Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.4%
Residual Sugar 2.6 g/L
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 130 kcal / glass
150ml glass130 kcal
750ml bottle650 kcal
Region Western Cape
Grapes Picked February 10, 2016
Brix at Harvest 25.5°
Sites Old & Young Block
Oak Aging 24 months
Oak Types French
Production Volume 11,800 bottles
Bottles11,800
Magnums515
Production Details The 2016 vintage was the second year of below average rain fall in Bot River. Due to the dryness and heat, the grapes ripened very quickly and we picked the second week in February with big juicy flavours. As in 2015, we picked both our old block and young block together. Half was fermented in a stainless steel tank and the other half in small, open bin fermenters. A combination of punch downs and pump-overs were used during the fermentation. We added about 10% stalks to the open bin fermenters to give us a little more freshness and complexity. The tank spent a total of four weeks on skins and then pressed directly to barrel. The open fermenters were pressed immediately after fermentation and also racked directly to barrel. Of the total barrel selection 30% new Oak down to 6th fill with mostly French Oak being used. After 2 years in barrel, we made up the final barrel selection before bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Spice, juicy fruit, cinnamon, plummy and a hint of toastiness
Palate: Bold juicy fruit on entry with a touch of cinnamon. Mid-pallet is broad, rich and dominated by dark fruit. This is all balanced with dry, firm tannins on the finish
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Van Der Stel Pass, Bot River, 7185, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0) 28 001 0516
Email
Owner
Niels and Penny Verburg
Cellarmaster
Niels Verburg & Alice Verburg