Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 3 g/L
pH 3.79
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Viognier
Shiraz86%
Viognier14%
Region Wellington
Soil Decomposed granite soils
Fermentation Vessels French Oak Fermenter, French Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Maceration 2 days
Oak Types French, American
Barrel Size 300L barrels
Production Details Aged for 15-18 months in 80% French and 20% American oak, 300L barrels. The Shiraz part is fermented in a custom designed 4,500 litre French Oak fermenter. After destemming and crushing, maceration for two days and then nature takes her course. Wild fermented with the grapes' native yeast. Manual punch downs 3-4 times a day and regular pump overs. The Viognier portion was wild fermented in 500 and 300 L French oak barrels. Sustainable and responsible vineyard practices are the core of the winemaking philosophy, using certified organic fertilizer and spraying material. The grapes are hand-harvested into small crates. Throughout the 2021 season, weather conditions were favourable and moderate and the bunch numbers and quality already showed promise early in the season. Summer temperatures were moderate during the ripening period, with the absence of characteristic heat peaks, which meant slower ripening of the grapes while developing exceptional flavours and colour. The late and slow harvest was worth the wait!.
Tasting Notes
Nose: liquorish, dark berry
Palate: warm, spicy plum, dark chocolate, subtle oak
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Bo (Old) Hermon Road, Wellington, 7655, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)82 555 1150
Owner
Rene Reiser &
Birgit Schmiederer Reiser
Birgit Schmiederer Reiser