- 51% Syrah, 34% Tinta Barocca, & 15% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Sourced from 4 dry farmed bush vine (goblet) parcels in the Swartland, aged 16-40 years
- Destemmed to tank and 50% crushed whole clusters of Syrah and Tinta Barocca were added with minimal SO2
- Must was initially pigeaged once a day
- After about 4 days, fermentation began with indigenous yeasts, and the wine was pigeaged once or twice a day, with temperatures not exceeding 28ºC
- Maceration lasted for 4-6 weeks
- Pressed to barrel for malolactic fermentation
- Matured for 18 months in 3rd and 4th fill French oak 225L & 500L barrels and 5000L foudre before bottling
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2019
Country:
South Africa
Region:
Stellenbosch
Appellation:
Swartland
Variety:
Blend - Other
Color:
Red
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | ZA-GRE-03-19 | 12/750ml |