Product Description
Varieties
50% Cabernet Franc, 30% Shiraz, 20% Merlot
The Vineyard
The cellar is situated on the south-western slopes of Paarl Mountain, where the De Villiers family has been winemakers for five generations.
The Cellar
Grapes were harvested at 24.5°B, destalked and transferred into closed fermenters where a portion of the juice was withdrawn to achieve better concentration. The remaining juice together with the grape skins were allowed to ferment at controlled temperatures of 25°C – 28°C
MATURATION: Combination of American & French oak staves. Small portion aged in French oak barrels
Alcohol/Vol 14.00 PH 3.44 Acidity 5.60g/L Residual Sugar 3.00g/L
Aging Potential
2 years
