Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.45
Total Acidity 6.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah
Syrah100%
Region Western Cape
Soil Heavy decomposed shale
Fermentation Vessels Wooden Fermenter
Pressing Method Traditional Basket Press
Maceration 30 days
Oak Aging 10 months
Oak Details 35% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak35%
Barrel Size 500L
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details No irrigation. 50% whole-bunch fermented in a 5,000 litre wooden fermenter with gentle pigeage throughout. Long extraction followed by 30-day extended maceration on the skins, then pressed in a traditional basket press. Matured in 500 litre barrels for 10 months (35% new). Decanting suggested.
Tasting Notes
Nose: cassis, brambles, succulent cherry, white pepper, garrigue, crushed violets
Palate: light, elegant, structured, fresh acidity
Producer Information
Website
Address
R406, Lismore Road, Greyton, 7233, South Africa
Phone
+27 28 254 9848
Email
Owner
Samantha O'Keefe
Cellarmaster
Samantha O'Keefe