Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.62%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.46
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Mourvedre, Cabernet Sauvignon
Shiraz
Mourvedre
Cabernet Sauvignon
Region Western Cape
Harvest Dates Young Block harvested on the 14th February 2021; Old Block harvested on the 20th February 2021
Brix at Harvest 23.0°
Sites Young Block; Old Block
Oak Aging 24 months
Oak Details 15% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak15%
Oak Types French
Production Volume 9,480 bottles
Bottles9,480
Magnums515
Production Details Finally, a year of good rains preceding harvest. This resulted in better crops and a little more vigour in our vineyards. As a result of these weather conditions, the grapes were riper at a lower sugar level even though they were picked a week later than 2020. We picked the two blocks a week apart and both batches were fermented separately in stainless steel tanks and a small portion was fermented in open fermenters. We fermented slightly cooler to retain more fruit expression and give more time on the skins to build up structure. We pressed and allowed the wine to finish malolactic fermentation in tank before racking to barrel. After 2 years in barrel, we made up the final blend using a small amount of Mourvèdre and Cabernet Sauvignon from our own vineyards to fill out the mid-palate. 100% French Oak of which 15% was new.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Hints of African Violets, roses and Turkish delight with subtle hints of raspberries and red cherries
Palate: Juicy fruit and spice on entry. Cranbury, red current fruit dominates mid-palate balanced by firm tannins & telltale Luddite cloves and liquorice. Long finish with a touch of terroir driven saltiness with a fresh aftertaste
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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