Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.44
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Grenache, Carignan
Shiraz85%
Grenache10%
Carignan5%
Region Western Cape
Soil Shale, Clay, Malmesbury shale
Orientation Western, Southern
Harvest Dates February 18-27, 2019
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Cement Tank
Production Details The 2019 South African vintage hit a record low due to the preceding drought. Despite the smaller crop, good quality wines can be expected from this vintage. There was a late start to winter and a drier than normal post-harvest period. Spring was characterized by big weather fluctuations, which resulted in less and lower bunches, and smaller berries. With smaller berries, a good concentration of flavour and a balance between acidity and sugar can be found. All of this contributing to the expected quality of 2019 vintage. Grapes were harvested from blocks planted on the farm's western-facing slope. All grapes were hand-picked in the early morning and transported to the cellar. After all of the grapes had passed through the optic sorting machine, the various components were handled and fermented separately in different fermentation vessels. The ageing took place 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 emphasised. Because no two vintages are alike, blends and cultivar percentages will differ from year to year.
Tasting Notes
Nose: plum, raspberry, spice, floral
Palate: raspberry, plum, dry herb, fynbos, licorice, oak
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Owner
Johann Rupert