Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.73%
Residual Sugar 3.4 g/L
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 6.35 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon100%
Drinking Window Enjoy now or cellar for six years from vintage.
Region Western Cape
Maceration 2 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 35% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak35%
Oak Types French
Production Details The 2020 vintage was characterised by generally favourable conditions, with improved winter rainfall preceding the growing season and generally mild conditions. After two days of cold maceration, the juice was inoculated with a combination of specially selected yeast strains. Alcoholic fermentation lasted approximately seven days with a meticulous pump-over schedule. The wine was pressed off the skins only after numerous tastings by the winemaking team, then racked to barrel for malolactic fermentation and further maturation. The wine spent 18 months in barrel. A 35% portion of the blend was aged in new barrels and the remainder in second- and third-fill barrels. The wood utilised in the making of the wine comprised 100% French oak.
Tasting Notes
Nose: plums, blackcurrant, dark chocolate, cigar box, spices, cloves
Palate: rich, juicy, bright acidity, bold tannin structure, enduring finish
Food Pairing stews, braised ribs, grilled beef, ostrich steak, mild flavoured cheese
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
La Concorde, 57 Main Rd, Paarl, 7646, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 807 3911
Email
Owner
KWV (Cooperative)