| Vintage: |
2007 |
| Origin: |
Piekenierskloof |
| Variety: |
100% Grenache |
| Soil type: |
Sandstone |
| Harvest Date: |
13th March 2007 |
| Yield: |
3.5 tons/ha or 22 hl/ha |
| Harvest stats: |
Grapes harvested between 24.5şB to 26.0şB;
Total acid 6.8g/l;
pH 3.4 |
| Vinification: |
Fermentation initiated in open tank fermentors and underwent a series of punch downs before completion of fermentation and malolactic fermentation in barrel. |
| Maturation: |
This wine was matured for 17months in French oak barrels of which 20% was new. |
| Bottling date: |
Bottled in December 2008 |
| Analysis: |
Alcohol 14.5 percent;
Residual Sugar 2.0 g/l;
Total Acid 6.0 g/l;
pH 3.5 |
| Tasting note: |
Vibrant crimson colour. Perfumed, spicy and plummy Grenache with secondary notes of savoury sauces add complexity to aromas unencumbered by any apparent oak. A medium bodied palate with good weight for Grenache. Berried fruits and some tarriness. Fine grained tannins compliment a rich concentrated palate. |
