Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.8%
Residual Sugar 4.4 g/L
pH 3.72
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon100%
Drinking Window Five to nine years
Region Western Cape
Soil Glenrosa, Red slate
Orientation South-West
Harvest Dates 28 March – 30 April 2022
Brix at Harvest 24.5°
Grape Clone CS46 on Richter 99
Vine Age 20 years; 9 years
Maceration 14 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L French oak barrels
Oak Toast Level Medium, Medium-Plus
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Grapes are hand-harvested at 24.5–25 °B and cold soaked for two days before being inoculated with yeast. During fermentation, colour/flavour extraction takes place with regular pumpovers every six hours, along with two to three manual punchdowns. Fermentation completed, a further 14 to 18 days of extended skin maceration takes place before pressing and transferring to 225L French oak barrels. Malolactic fermentation is completed in barrel and maturation takes place over 18 months. 100% 1st fill tight- and medium-grain barrels with medium and medium-plus toasting. Only 23 premium barrels were selected.
Tasting Notes
inky plum-black, ripe blackcurrant, black cherry, savoury black olive, cedar, mocha, dark chocolate, black fruit, pastille intensity
Food Pairing dry-aged ribeye finished with rosemary salt, slow-roasted lamb shoulder, earthy wild mushroom risotto with parmesan cheese, black olive tapenade, aged comté, mature gouda
Critics Ratings Robert Parker Points: 93
Robert Parker Points93
Platter's SA Wine Guide5 stars (96 points)
Global Fine Wine ChallengeJudges Selection
Concours Mondial de BruxellesSilver
Decanter World Wine AwardsSilver Medal (92 points)
The Trophy Wine Show88 points
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Dwarsrivier Farm, Citrusdal, 7340, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)27 482 2827
Email
Owner
Nieuwoudt Family (David Nieuwoudt, Emma Nieuwoudt)
Cellarmaster
David Nieuwoudt