in the vineyard : Supplier: Klein Parys Vineyards
Appellation/Origin: Paarl
Age of vines: 7-10 years
Rootstock: Richter 99/110
Trellis system: Hedge
Irrigation: Supplementary
Vine density: 1,2 x 2,0 m
Soil: Deep red, Hutton and Clovelly soil
Climate: Mediterranean, moderately warm summers with cold and wet winters. The are has a annual rainfall of approximately 750 mm
in the cellar : Crushing/Destemming: Destalked
Tanks (type): Stainless Steel
Fermentation protocol (vessel, temp, duration): 12-14°C
Malolactic: Complete
Barrel ageing (oak type, % of blend, duration): Oak treatment for 6 months.
Fining: Bentonite
Filtration: Bulk/Sterile
Stabilisation: Cold