CELLARMASTER: Paul de Villiers
WINEMAKER: Fanie Geyser
ASSISTANT WINEMAKER: Kaylin Baxter
ORIGIN: Paarl
CULTIVAR: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
ANALYSIS: ALC.14.00% R.S. 3.60g/1 T.A. 6.20g/1 PH. 3.43
VINIFICATION: Grapes were harvested at 24°B, destemmed and transferred to open fermentation tanks. After the addition of selected yeasts, the juice, together with the skins, were allowed to ferment at controlled temperatures of 25°C – 28°C. Regular punch downs allowed for optimum colour and tannin extraction.
MATURATION: 12 months – 5% New French oak and rest in 2nd, 3rd and 4th fill French oak barrels.
BOTTLING DATE: 24 January 2022
ACCOLADES: Gold Wine Awards 2022 – Double Gold | Ultra Value Wine Challenge 2022 – Double Gold