Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.62
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Mourvedre, Viognier, Durif
Shiraz67%
Mourvedre28%
Viognier3%
Durif2%
Region Western Cape
Soil Clay, Malmesbury shale
Orientation Southern, Western
Harvest Dates February 21-28, 2019
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel Tank, Cement Tank
Oak Types French
Production Details This wine was made with grapes from the Riebeeksrivier farm in the Swartland, located on the Malmesbury side of the Riebeek Kasteel Mountain. The vineyards are on the southern and western slopes, where the soil is richer in clay and mixed with Malmesbury shale. The combination of slope and soil results in a deeper and richer style red blend. All blocks and components of the Cape of Good Hope Southern Slopes blend are hand-picked and handled separately. Components are fermented in a combination of stainless steel tanks and Italian cement tanks (Nico Velo tanks) after being sorted by an optical sorting machine. These various fermentation vessels add dimension to the wine and emphasize the distinct characteristics of each block. The wine spent 16 to 18 months in 4th and 5th fill French oak barrels and stainless steel tanks.
Tasting Notes
Nose: plum, black fruit, roasting coffee beans
Palate: plum, blackcurrant, fynbos, saline
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Johann Rupert