Vineyard: Single site in Swartland (Paardeberg sub-region)
Vine Age: 20-years-old
Soil Type: Decomposed granitic sand with pure granitic outcrops
Viticulture: Practicing organic – dry farmed
Fermentation: Native – 100% whole-cluster (semi-carbonic) in stainless-steel
Skin Contact: 8 days
Aging: 5 months in old French 225L barriques followed by 4 weeks in stainless-steel
Alcohol: 12.5%
pH: 3.5
Total Acidity: 5 g/L
Total SO2: 38 ppm
Total Production: 400 cases
Tasting Note
Vibrant ruby. Lightly musky aromas of fresh roses, red raspberries, red plums and white pepper emerge. The palate is light-bodied and has beautiful fruit, bright acidity and very fine tannins.