Percentage blend:
100% Shiraz
Tasting Notes from winemaker:
Spicy vanilla with hints of All Spice.
Full bodied wine with well balanced
structure.
Wine Analysis :
Alcohol % (v/v): 14.08%
Residual Sugar (g/l): 1.8
Total acidity (g/l): 5.54
pH: 3.78
Volatile Acidity (g/l): 0.55
Free SO2 (mg/l): 34
Total SO2 (mg/l): 76
Vineyard Information
Supplier - Own
Appellation – Coastal Region
Area planted – 5 Ha
Age of Vines – 10 years
Root stock – Richter 99
Trellis system – Single perold 600mm cordon
Irrigation – Supplementary drip
Vine density – 3m x 1.2
Soil – River Bed Boulder
Climate – Mediterranean
Harvest
Date – Mid to Late February
Type – Hand
Yield – 2.5 ton/Ha
Winemaking
Crushing/Destemming – destalk/crush
Tanks – stainless open top
Fermentation protocol – 25-30cc; 7-10 days
Malolactic (y/n) – Yes
Lees contact/battonage – 7 days
Barrel ageing – 18 months; French oak
Other method of oak maturation – No
Fining – No
Filtration – Sterile
Stabilisation - No
Does this wine contain any genetically modified ingredients? No
Percentage blend:
100% Pinotage
Tasting Notes from winemaker:
Softer, smoother palate with good
fruits. Rich plumy nose.
Wine Analysis :
Alcohol % (v/v): 14.52 %
Residual Sugar (g/l): 2.2
Total acidity (g/l): 6.36
pH: 3.77
Volatile Acidity (g/l): 0.70
Free SO2 (mg/l): 32
Total SO2 (mg/l): 68
Vineyard Information
Supplier - Own
Appellation – Coastal Region
Area planted – 5 Ha
Age of Vines – 10 years
Root stock – Richter 99
Trellis system – Single perold 600mm cordon
Irrigation – Supplementary drip
Vine density – 3m x 1.2
Soil – River Bed Boulder
Climate – Mediterranean
Harvest
Date – Early to mid February
Type – Hand
Yield – 3 ton/Ha
Winemaking
Crushing/Destemming – destalk/crush
Tanks – stainless open top
Fermentation protocol – 25-30cc; 7-10 days
Malolactic (y/n) – Yes
Lees contact/battonage – 7 days
Barrel ageing – 18 months; French oak
Other method of oak maturation – No
Fining – No
Filtration – Sterile
Stabilisation - No
Does this wine contain any genetically modified ingredients? No
Percentage blend:
50% Shiraz, 30%Pinotage, 20%Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting Notes from winemaker:
Deep and rich layered aromas of dark berry, spice and chocolate undertones. The palate is elegant and firm with a well balanced medium-body ending on a long lingering palate.
Wine Analysis:
Alcohol % (v/v): 13.5 %
Residual Sugar (g/l): 3.2
Total acidity (g/l): 5.6
pH: 3.70
Volatile Acidity (g/l): 0.62
Free SO2 (mg/l): 23
Total SO2 (mg/l): 82
Vineyard Information
Supplier - Own
Appellation – Coastal Region
Area planted – 18 ha
Age of Vines – 10 years
Root stock – Richter 99
Trellis system – Single perold 600mm cordon
Irrigation – Supplementary drip
Vine density – 3m x 1.2
Soil – River Bed Boulder
Climate – Mediterranean
Harvest
Date – Early to mid February
Type – Hand
Yield – 3 ton/Ha
Winemaking
Crushing/Destemming – destalk/crush
Tanks – stainless open top
Fermentation protocol – 25-30cc; 7-10 days
Malolactic (y/n) – Yes
Lees contact/battonage – 7 days
Barrel ageing – no
Other method of oak maturation – 2.5g/l wooded staves were used in tanks for 6months
Fining – No
Filtration – Sterile
Stabilisation - No
Does this wine contain any genetically modified ingredients? No
Percentage blend:
100% Chenin Blanc
Tasting Notes from winemaker:
This delightful crisp wine comes with typical tropical guava flavours supported by citrus and honey overtones, ending with a clean crispy palate.
Wine Analysis:
Alcohol % (v/v): 13.5 %
Residual Sugar (g/l): 3.6
Total acidity (g/l): 6.3
pH: 3.32
Volatile Acidity (g/l): 0.53
Free SO2 (mg/l): 23
Total SO2 (mg/l): 100
Vineyard Information
Supplier – Hillcrest vineyards
Appellation – Coastal Region
Area planted – 10 ha
Age of Vines – 35 years
Root stock – Bush vines
Trellis system – non
Irrigation – Dry lands
Vine density – 3m x 1.2
Soil – Sandy
Climate – Cool ocean
Harvest
Date – Early to mid March
Type – Hand
Yield – 4 ton/Ha
Winemaking
Crushing/Destemming – destalk/crush
Tanks – stainless steel
Fermentation protocol – 10-12 C 4weeks
Malolactic (y/n) – No
Lees contact/battonage – 2 months after fermentation
Barrel ageing – no
Other method of oak maturation – no
Fining – No
Filtration – Sterile
Stabilisation – Cold and protein stable
Does this wine contain any genetically modified ingredients? No
Percentage Blend:
100% Muscat d’Alexandrie
Tasting Notes From Winemaker:
Lingering tones of Papaya,
honey, litchi and
Wintermelon. Soft floral
aromas with a crisp, clean
palate and a well balanced
finish.
Wine Analysis:
Alcohol %(v/v): 13.4%
Residual Sugar (g/l): 2.4
Total Acidity (g/l): 6.2
pH: 3.02
Volatile Acidity (g/l): 0.10
Free SO² (mg/l): 45
Total SO² (mg/l): 101
Vineyard Information Supplier: Wolseley
Appellation: Coastal Region
Area Planted: 2 Ha
Age of Vines: 20 years
Trellis System: Perold
Irrigation: Drip
Vine Density: 2.8 x 1.2m
Soil: Rocky
Climate: Mediterranean
Harvest
Date: March
Type: Hand
Yield: 10 tons
Winemaking
Crushing/Destemming: Destalk / crack slightly
Tanks: Stainless fermenter
Fermentation protocol: Cold fermentation,
three weeks
Lees contact/battonage: six weeks
Barrel aging: None
Other method of oak maturation: None
Fining: Bentonite
Filtration: Sterile
Stabilisation: Cold (Tartrate)
Does this wine contain any genetically modified ingredients? No
Percentage Blend:
100% Muscat d’Alexandrie
Tasting Notes From Winemaker:
Zesty semi sweet wine with
powerful fruits; litchi,
papaya, guava and honey
are most forthcoming.
Wine Analysis:
Alcohol %(v/v): 11.59%
Residual Sugar (g/l): 25
Total Acidity (g/l): 6.5
pH: 3.09
Volatile Acidity (g/l): 0.2
Free SO² (mg/l): 43
Total SO² (mg/l): 92
Vineyard Information Supplier: Wolseley
Appellation: Coastal Region
Area Planted: 2 Ha
Age of Vines: 20 years
Trellis System: Perold
Irrigation: Drip
Vine Density: 2.8 x 1.2m
Soil: Rocky
Climate: Mediterranean
Harvest
Date: March
Type: Hand
Yield: 10 tons
Winemaking
Crushing/Destemming: Destalk / crack slightly
Tanks: Stainless fermenter
Fermentation protocol: Cold fermentation, three weeks
Lees contact/battonage: six weeks
Barrel aging: None
Other method of oak maturation: None
Fining: Bentonite
Filtration: Sterile
Stabilisation: Cold (Tartrate)
Does this wine contain any genetically modified ingredients? No