CELLARMASTER: Paul de Villiers
WINEMAKER: Fanie Geyser
ASSISTANT WINEMAKER: Kaylin Baxter
ORIGIN: Paarl
CULTIVAR: 45% Cabernet Franc, 30% Shiraz, 25% Merlot
ANALYSIS: ALC.14.00% R.S. 2.70g/1 T.A. 5.80g/1 PH. 3.37
VINIFICATION: Grapes were harvested at 24.5°B, destalked and transferred into closed fermenters where a portion of the juice was withdrawn to achieve better concentration. The remaining juice together with the grape skins were allowed to ferment at controlled temperatures of 25 – 28ºC.
MATURATION: Combination of American & French oak staves. Small portion aged in French oak barrels.
BOTTLING DATE: 19 May 2022
ACCOLADES: Vitis Vinifera Awards 2022 – Double Gold | Gold Wine Awards 2022 – Gold | Ultra Value Wine Challenge 2022 – Gold