in the vineyard : Appelliation: Cape Coastal Region
Area planted: 5.5 HA
Age of vines: 15 years
Rootstock: Richter 100, 101/14
Trellis system: Double Perold
Irrigation: Supplementary Drip
Vine density: Tram Line 3m x 1.2 x 1.5
Climate: Mediterranean
in the cellar : Crushing/Destemming: Destemmed / crushed
Tanks (type): Stainless Fermenter
Fermentation protocol: Tank 25-28ºC, 7-10 days (Vessel, temperature, duration)
Malolactic (y/n): Yes
Lees contact / battonage: 5 Days
Barrel ageing: 12 months
Oak type, % of blend, duration: 80% French, 20% U.S.A. oak
Other method of oak maturation (Chips etc): No
Fining: No
Filtration: Sterile
Stabilisation: No