Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 1.99 g/L
pH 3.62
Total Acidity 5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Region Western Cape
Soil Clay loam with decomposed bokkeveld shale (hemel-en-aarde ridge) and decomposed granite (stellenbosch)
Elevation 200.0 meters
Brix at Harvest 22.0°
Sites Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge and Stellenbosch
Grape Clone 115 and 777
Fermentation Vessels Open Tank, Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 9 months
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 300 liter barrels
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Volume 5,558 bottles
Bottles5,558
Production Details Hand harvested at 22° and 23° B, hand sorted and destemmed but not crushed. Whole berry fermentation took place in open tanks, with punch downs twice daily. The wine was racked to 300 liter French oak barrels (20% new) for malolactic fermentation and aging of 9 months.
Tasting Notes
Nose: herbs, spice
Palate: bright cherry, strawberry, fresh acidity, floral
Critics Ratings Platter's SA Wine Guide: 4.5 stars
Platter's SA Wine Guide4.5 stars
Tim Atkin MW90 points
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
Devon Valley Road, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 79 478 1515
Email
Owner
Ginny Povall
Cellarmaster
Ginny Povall