CELLARMASTER: Paul de Villiers
WINEMAKER: Fanie Geyser
ASSISTANT WINEMAKER: Kaylin Baxter
ORIGIN: Paarl
CULTIVAR: 100% Pinotage
ANALYSIS: ALC.14.00% R.S. 2.60g/1 T.A. 5.60g/1 PH. 3.49
VINIFICATION: Grapes were harvested at 24°B, destemmed and transferred to open and closed stainless steel fermentation tanks. After the addition of selected yeast, the juice, together with the skins, were allowed to ferment at controlled temperatures of 25°C – 28°C.
MATURATION: 12 months – New, 2nd fill and 3rd fill French and American oak barrels.
BOTTLING DATE: 23 August 2022
ACCOLADES: Vitis Vinifera Awards 2022 – Gold | Ultra Value Wine Challenge 2022 – Gold | Platter’s Wine Guide 2023 – 3.5 Stars, Hidden Gem & Good Value