Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot

Alcohol
± 14.0 % Vol

Appearance
Brilliant, medium deep, ruby to garnet red

Flavour / Aroma
Black olive, plum, spice, fynbos and cashew nut

Taste
Solid length, rounded tannins, ample body, pure intensity, rich consistency, seamless structure, persistent finish and flowing balance

Area
23.5 ha

Altitude
200 - 297 m

Elevation
Northeast / Southwest and North / South

Density
3086, 2909 and 3333 vines per ha

Planted
1999, 2000, 2005, 2006

Yield
37.4 hl (5.5 tons) per ha

Maceration
3 - 4 days cold maceration before fermentation and 1 to 4 weeks extended skin contact after fermentation, ± 3 punchdowns per day

Fermentation temperature
24 - 26°C

Malolactic fermentation
In tank

Wood Maturation
26 months in 25 selected 225 litre new French small oak barrels

Bottling
May

In bottle before release
12 months

Maturation potential
10 years and longer