Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.4%
Residual Sugar 4.6 g/L
pH 3.4
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Cabernet, Pinotage, Grenache, Petit Verdot, Alicante Bouschet, Viognier
Shiraz41%
Cabernet21%
Pinotage15%
Grenache9%
Petit Verdot6%
Alicante Bouschet4%
Viognier4%
Region Worcester
Soil Loam with limestone, Black slate, Sandy loam, And red karoo earth
Vineyard Yield 67 hL/ha
Brix at Harvest 24.5°
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age Planted 2006
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 12 months (365 days)
Oak Types French and American oak
Barrel Size barrels
Production Details 2,261 cases produced. Full-bodied red blend with soft, silky tannins. Aging potential: 8+ years. Cold soak 3-4 days on most grapes; portion of juice drawn off for enhanced skin contact and color extraction. Varieties vinified and barrel-matured separately.
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
Alfalfa Farm, Scherpenheuwel Road, Worcester, 6850, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 905 0653
Email
Owner
Alvi's Drift Family