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...
Varietals Shiraz, Mourvedre, Viognier with a potential of Grenache Tasting Notes Alcohol +-14.0% Vol Appearance Deep ruby to brick red Aroma Sweet spices, dark chocolate, black olive Palate Generous mouthfeel, smooth tannis, persistent and lingering finish Vineyard Altitude 210-289m Soil Well-drained soil; good water retention. Important percentage of clay in topsoil Yield 6.5 tons per hectare (45hl/ha) Vinification Maceration 3-4 days cold maceration before fermentation; +- 3 punch-downs per day Fermentation temp 24-26ºC Malolactic fermentation In tank Maturation Maturation Vionier & Shiraz fermented together and complete fermentation in wood. In bottle pre-release 18 months Ageing potential 10 years and longer...