Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 5.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Grenache, Carignan
Shiraz60%
Grenache35%
Carignan5%
Region Western Cape
Soil Shale
Harvest Dates 07/02/2017-07/03/2017
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Cement Tank
Production Details With 2017 being the second consecutive dry and hot year, the harvest was slightly higher than expected. Cooler nights during the growing season and the absence of heatwaves during harvest season helped to buffer the effect of the drought to some extent. With dry weather conditions, the vineyards were healthier presenting smaller berries with good colour and a deeper concentration. Grapes were harvested from blocks planted on the Western-facing slopes of the farm. All grapes were handpicked in lug boxes and transported to the cellar in cool trucks. After hand sorting, the different components were handled and fermented separately in various fermentation vessels. Ageing was done in a combination of 4th and 5th fill barrels and Nico Vello cement tanks. Using different vessels ensures that each block's unique characteristics are captured and emphasized. Blends and cultivar percentages will differ each year, seeing that no vintage is ever the same.
Tasting Notes
dried lavender, violet, fynbos, spice, black cherry, plum, blueberry, spicy, succulent, fine tannin, dry tannin, earthy
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Owner
Johann Rupert