Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.23%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.42
Total Acidity 6.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Mourvedre, Grenache
Shiraz61%
Mourvedre20%
Grenache19%
Region Swartland
Soil Ancient well-drained soils
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Barrel Size 300- and 500-litre barrels
Sulfites 26.0 ppm
Production Details Certain sections of the blend were partially fermented dry for soft fruit expression, and malolactic fermentation took place in large older barrels. The use of older 300- and 500-litre barrels for maturation ensures that the fruit and tannins are well integrated.
Tasting Notes
Nose: red berry, cherry, plum, white pepper, cinnamon
Palate: fruit, spice, savoury earthiness, juicy, moreish, fresh salinity
Food Pairing Mediterranean dishes, ripe soft cheeses, mushrooms
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Off the N7, R399, Piketberg, 7320, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)22 913 2397
Email
Owner
Nico Bacon (founder, deceased 2020)
Cellarmaster
Phillip Vercuiel