CELLARMASTER: Paul de Villiers
WINEMAKER: Fanie Geyser
ASSISTANT WINEMAKER: Kaylin Baxter
ORIGIN: Paarl
CULTIVAR: 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, 22% Merlot
ANALYSIS: ALC.14.00% R.S. 2.90g/1 T.A. 6.20g/1 PH. 3.44
VINIFICATION: Grapes were harvested at optimum ripeness and vinified separately in open fermenters using the punch down method for colour and tannin extraction. Components aged separately before careful blending.
MATURATION: Wine aged for 18 months in new and 2nd fill French oak barrels.
BOTTLING DATE: 3 December 2019
ACCOLADES
Platter’s Wine Guide 2021 – 4.5 Stars & Good Value
Veritas Awards 2020 – Bronze
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2020 – Bronze