AN EXPRESSION OF STELLENBOSCH THROUGH AUTHORITY AND RICH TRADITION.

Situated on the South Easterly side of the Simonsberg Mountain with elevations 530m above sea level with mainly south-facing slopes, possessing some of the highest elevations in Stellenbosch. The high altitude and the rich red soils are ideal for premium quality wine grape production.

Through the understanding of our optimal climate and soil type, we have firmly entrenched ourselves as one of the leaders in Cabernet Sauvignon, placing Stellenbosch Cabernets firmly on the global wine map.

As we believe grape quality is the single most important factor in serious winemaking, our policy in one of minimum interference, allowing the wines to be a true expression of each vineyard.

Aromas of ripe peach, grapefruit marmalade, blossoms and complex yeasty flavours complement the toasty oak in the wine. The palate is clean with a lovely texture and long finish.

Food Pairing
Full flavored dishes such as lobster, tuna, chicken and pork.

Yeasts D522
Fermentation temp 19 °C
Method De-stalked, crushed, pressed & settled in stainless steel tanks before the clear juice was fermented in 228 L French oak barrels. Small portion whole bunch pressed.
Wood maturation 10 months in French oak barrels, 35% new, and the balance in 3rd/4th fill.

Residual Sugar 3.3 g/l
pH 3.43
Total acid 6.6 g/l
Alcohol 13.0% by volume

Varietal Chardonnay – Clones CY3 & CY5
Root stock 101 – 14, R110
Soil type Hutton – decomposed granite
Age of vines Planted 1989, 2000 & 2009
Plant density 2500 - 3757 vines per hectare
Trellising Vertical hedge / Guyot
Pruning 2-bud spurs every 12cm
Yield 9.3 t/ha
Irrigation Supplementary drip
Vintage Cool weather conditions constituted smaller more concentrated berries, leading to wines with great natural acidity and flavor.
Picking date 18 February - 01 April 2019
Grape sugar 22 - 22.7°B
Acidity 6.5 - 8.7 g/l
pH at harvest 3.2 - 3.3

Certified Sustainable. Vegan friendly.