CELLARMASTER: Paul de Villiers
WINEMAKER: Fanie Geyser
ASSISTANT WINEMAKER: Kaylin Baxter
ORIGIN: Paarl
CULTIVAR: 46% Tinta Barocca, 28% Tinta Amarella, 21% Touriga Nacional, 5% Souzao
ANALYSIS: ALC.19.00% Vol R.S. 105.0g/1 T.A. 5.60g/1 PH. 3.50
VINIFICATION: Grapes were harvested at 27.5°B, destalked and transferred into open fermentation tanks. Regular punch downs ensured good colour and tannin extraction. After a partial fermentation the wine was fortified to approximately 18.0 Vol. % with the addition of matured brandy spirits. Wine was allowed to settle for 2 weeks before racking to 225L oak barrels for finishing.
MATURATION: 12 months – Older French oak barrels & American Oak barrels.
BOTTLING DATE: 30 July 2021
ACCOLADES
Platter`s Wine Guide 2022- Good Value & 4 Stars | SAWI 2022 – 93 Points