CELLARMASTER: Paul de Villiers
WINEMAKER: Fanie Geyser
ASSISTANT WINEMAKER: Kaylin Baxter
ORIGIN: Paarl
CULTIVAR: 100% Shiraz
ANALYSIS: ALC.14.00% R.S. 1.70g/1 T.A. 6.00g/1 PH. 3.53
VINIFICATION: Specially selected grapes from different vineyard blocks on the farm were harvested at 24.5°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° – 28°C.
MATURATION: 12 Months in 65% French & 35 % American oak Barrels. The new oak component is 32%, the second fill is 40%, and the rest of 3rd fill.
BOTTLING DATE: 24 October 2023
ACCOLADES
SAWI 2024 – Grand Gold
Shiraz SA Challenge 2024 – 91.4 Points |
Veritas 2024 – Silver
Platter’s Wine Guide 2025 – 4 Stars