Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 3.8 g/L
pH 3.49
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage
Drinking Window 8 years after vintage (2022-2030+)
Region Tulbagh
Soil Low yielding, Well-drained vertical shale/schist
Orientation West-North-West
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Gentle Press Before Fermented Dry
Maceration 2 days
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Details 20% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak20%
Third Fill Oak40%
Oak Types French oak
Used Oak Only Yes
Extended Maceration Yes
Serving Temperature 14°C · 57°F
Production Details Night-harvested and hand-picked grapes. A 48-hour cold maceration period was used before fermentation, with skins pumped over 3 times per day, gentle pressing, dry fermentation, and MLF in barrels. Aged for 20 months in French oak: 20% 2nd fill, 40% 3rd fill, 40% 4th fill.
Tasting Notes
ripe brambly berry, plum, black pepper, cocoa powder, plush, decadent, supple tannins, structured tannins, ample acidity, bold black-fruit flavours
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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