Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.61
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Merlot37%
Cabernet Sauvignon35%
Cabernet Franc28%
Region Western Cape
Soil Decomposed granite
Harvest Dates February 7 - March 20, 2019
Sites Franschhoek and Groenekloof
Fermentation Vessels French Oak, Stainless Steel
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: 6.8 ton/ha. The wine underwent a lengthy post-fermentation maceration after being dry-skinned fermented. French oak and stainless steel tanks were used for fermentation in order to enhance complexity. In the barrel, the malolactic fermentation was finished, and then the wine was racked off the lees. Before the final blend, each component was matured separately for 20 months in 225L French oak barrels, with 30% of those barrels being first fill.
Tasting Notes
Nose: violet, blackberry, cherry, cocoa, spice, fruit-cake
Palate: soft, rounded, velvety, supple, textured, elegant
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Owner
Johann Rupert