
Varietals | Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet franc, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot |
Tasting Notes | |
Alcohol | +-14.0% Vol |
Appearance | Deep ruby to garnet red |
Aroma | Plum, spice, fynbos, black olive |
Palate | Intensity, purity, persistent and lingering finish |
Vineyard | |
Altitude | 200-297m |
Soil | Well-drained soil; good water retention. Important percentage of clay in topsoil |
Yield | 5.5 tons per hectare (37hl/ha) |
Vinification | |
Maceration | 3-4 day cold maceration before fermentation; +-3 punch-downs per day |
Fermentation temp | 24-26ºC |
Malolactic fermentation | In tank with French Oak alternatives |
Maturation | |
Maturation | All 5 varieties blended together; matured as a blend for 24 months in new 225ltr French oak barrels; and then 12 months in 3500ltr French oak foudre |
In bottle pre-release | 24 months |
Ageing potential | 10 years and longer |