Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 3.3 g/L
pH 3.71
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Grenache Noir
Shiraz88%
Grenache Noir12%
Region Western Cape
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300-litre barrels
Sulfites 124.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Grapes were handpicked and cold-soaked for 24 hours. Fermentation was initiated with selected yeast strains and kept under 26C. Malolactic fermentation was completed in a stainless steel tank, and 80% of the wine matured for 12 months in inert 300-litre French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: juicy ripe plums, black cherries, spice, freshly cracked black pepper
Palate: subtle toasty oak, refined tannins, lingering finish
Food Pairing beef steak, lamb shwarma, ribs, spicy sausages, venison