Varietals |
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet franc, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot |
Tasting Notes |
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Alcohol |
+-14.0% Vol |
Appearance |
Deep ruby to garnet red |
Aroma |
Plum, spice, fynbos, black olive |
Palate |
Intensity, purity, persistent and lingering finish |
Vineyard |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |