| Origin |
Simonsberg - Stellenbosch |
| Climate |
A cold wet winter. Cool ripening period with above average rains. An excellent vintage. |
| Age of Vines |
33 Years |
| Irrigation |
Supplementary |
| Soil |
Decomposed granite and hutton with a high clay component assisting water retention. |
| Yield |
5 tons/ ha -3200 litres/ha |
| Vinification |
Vinified in open fermenters at 29ºC for 4-5 days. Cap punched manually. Matured in 225 litre French Nevers oak barrels. 50 %
New and 50 % 2nd fill. |
| Product Description |
Deep red colour. Blackberry and nutty flavours. Very classic in style with a long dry finish. A wine that should mature for 8-10
years.
|
| Chenical Analysis |
| Alcohol |
Free SO2 |
Total SO2 |
PH |
T/A |
R/S |
V/A |
| 13.95 |
42 |
118 |
3.69 |
6.30 |
2.63 |
0.65 |
|
