Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 4.2 g/L
pH 3.46
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Region Wellington
Oak Aging 26 months
Oak Types French, Hungarian, American
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Appellation: Wine of Origin, Groenberg, Wellington. Filtrations and fining: No fining, light single pass filtration pre-bottling. Wood treatment: Selected tight grain French, Hungarian, and American oak. Batch size: 550 cases of 6. The official PDF is titled Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 but lists varietal composition as 100% Merlot, so variety_blend is left null.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Complex berries such as black cherry and dark current with touches of white pepper and anise
Palate: Bold, complex, well-balanced, yet extremely elegant and well-structured. Velvety on the tongue with rich flavors of black cherry, plum, and blackberry gracefully balanced with hints of warm vanilla and tobacco with a long smooth finish
Food Pairing grilled meats, Blue Cheese Burgers, Rosemary Braised Lamb Shanks, Filet Mignon with Pepper Sauce, slow cooker stews
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Oakdene Road, Wellington 7655, Western Cape Winelands, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0) 21 007 2330
Email
Owner
Andrew Barns
Cellarmaster
Andrew Barns