Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.45
Total Acidity 5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties Cinsault
Cinsault100%
Drinking Window This wine drinks well on release but will reward with cellaring for up to 6 years from harvest.
Region Western Cape
Soil Decomposed granite, Oakleaf and clovelly soils
Elevation 200.0 meters
Orientation East
Vineyard Yield 25 hL/ha
Grapes Picked March 13, 2021
Brix at Harvest 21.0°
Vine Age 23 years
Fermentation Vessels Concrete
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Maceration 25 days
Total Aging 9 months
Bottling Date December 2021
Production Volume 2,843 bottles
Bottles2,843
Production Details This 100% Cinsault is from a single 23-year-old bush vine vineyard in the Swartland growing on decomposed granite, Oakleaf/Clovelly, soils. The grapes were harvested at around 21 brix on the 13th March and placed in a cold store overnight. 60% whole bunch was loaded into the tank with the remainder of the fruit destemmed and crushed on top. After a 5-day cold soak the fermentation started spontaneously. The wine spent a total of 25 days on the skins. After which it was drained and pressed to a concrete egg for Malolactic Fermentation. The wine matured in concrete for 9 months and was bottled in December 2021.
Tasting Notes
Nose: cherry, candy-floss, strawberry, sour cherry, dried herbs
Palate: fresh strawberries, sour cherries, fruit pastilles
Food Pairing delicious on its own, served slightly chilled, pairs beautifully with charcuterie
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin's South Africa Report 2022: 93 points
Tim Atkin's South Africa Report 202293 points
Platter's Wine Guide 20233.5 stars (85 points)
Jancis Robinson 202316.5/20
Vinous 2022 - Neal Martin90 points
Wine Advocate - Anthony Mueller (May 2024)88 points
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Producer Information
Website
Phone
+27 (0)82 413 4335
Owner
Miles Mossop
Cellarmaster
Miles Mossop