Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.49
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon37%
Cabernet Franc33%
Merlot27%
Malbec3%
Region Western Cape
Soil Decomposed granite
Harvest Dates 6 February - 9 March 2018
Sites Franschhoek and Groenekloof
Fermentation Vessels Fermentation Tanks
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Yield: 9 ton/ha. The wine was fermented dry on the skins in various fermentation tanks and underwent extended post fermentation maceration. The wine was finally aged in 225L French oak barrels for 20 months with 30% new oak being used.
Tasting Notes
Nose: plum, hedgerow fruit, lavender
Palate: rich spicy forest floor, herbs, fynbos
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Phone
+27 (0)21 874 9004
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Owner
Johann Rupert