Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.7%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.56
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage100%
Region Tulbagh
Soil Shale, Schist
Orientation West-North-West & East
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Maceration 2 days
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Second Fill Oak40%
Oak Types French
Serving Temperature 17°C · 63°F
Production Details A 48-hour cold maceration period was given prior to fermentation to extract colour and fruit. Extraction during fermentation took place by doing manual punch downs 3 times per day. Skins were gently pressed before fermented dry. MLF took place in barrels, after which it was matured for 20 months in 60% new and 40% 2nd fill French oak barrels. This wine was made by blending a strict selection of the best 10 barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: blackcurrant, cherries, ginger biscuit, banana leaf
Palate: rich, creamy
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Van der Stel Street, Tulbagh, 6820, South Africa
Phone
+27 23 2301 622
Email
Owner
Neville Dorrington
Cellarmaster
Adriaan Jacobs