Wine Composition
40% Cinsault 30% Syrah & 30% Cabernet Sauvignon
Winemakers Comments
Delicate perfume and intricate aromatics. Prominent red berry fruits, cherries and savory spices. The palate is medium-bodied brimming with freshness and juicy red fruits. Hints of sweet spice and lacy tannins gives this wine a soft finish.
Awards
John Platter | 4.5 stars
Technical Analysis
Alcohol Percentage
14.24%
RS
2.57 g/l
TA
6 g/l
pH
3.55
Cellar Techniques
The grapes are hand harvested in the morning. Approximately 30% of the grapes are either whole bunch fermented or co-fermented with some added whole bunches. During the 7-10 days of fermentation the wines are pumped over three times a day. Some of the grapes receive extended skin contact after fermentation before it is pressed and racked to barrel. The wine is matured in French oak barrels for up to 18 months, before blending and bottling.
Winemaker
L're Burger
Winery
Stellenzicht’s vineyards and winery is nestled on the slopes of the Helderberg in Stellenbosch. As custodians of this beautiful farm, they believe in protecting their natural resources through sustainable farming. These efforts help create an eco-system that protects the dragonfly population as well as their fauna and flora. This philosophy of sustainability drives their daily activities, as they consistently pursue balance.
In honoring their history, and existing soils, they spent a great deal of time determining their soil types in order to plant the right varieties on the ideal site. This gives the vines the best possible chance to root itself within the ideal terroir. In order to nurture this terroir and the biodiversity around their vineyards, they look to mother nature and her natural indicators, adjusting their sustainable farming and winemaking practices in order to best express their soils and terroir through their grapes and wines.
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