Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 3.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Grenache, Carignan
Shiraz64%
Grenache29%
Carignan7%
Region Western Cape
Soil Shale
Harvest Dates February 15-28, 2018
Fermentation Vessels Cement Tank, Stainless Steel Tank
Oak Aging 16 months
Oak Details 100% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak100%
Third Fill Oak100%
Oak Types French
Production Details This wine was produced from grapes from the Riebeeksrivier farm in the Swartland, situated on the slopes of the Kasteelberg Mountains on the Malmesbury side. The best red cultivar vineyards are found on the Southern and Western slopes of these mountains. This wine is made exclusively from the vineyards situated on the Western slopes. Yield was 8 ton/ha. Grapes were harvested from blocks planted on the Western-facing slopes of the farm. All grapes were handpicked and transported to the cellar in the early morning. The grapes were sorted by an optic sorting machine and fermented in a combination of Nico Velo cement tanks and stainless steel tanks. Using different fermentation 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. Ageing was done in 4th and 5th fill French oak barrels for 16 to 18 months, before being bottled and released.
Tasting Notes
Nose: blueberry, plum compote, spiciness
Palate: plum, blueberry, spiciness, licorice
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin MW: 92
Tim Atkin MW92
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Owner
Johann Rupert