in the vineyard : Planted on more alluvial soils along the Eerste River, these vines grow well. They are trellised on a four wire hedge trellis system and are pruned back to two eye spurs. To restrict yield and promote light penetration for better colour, we practise an extensive summer pruning programme. The vines are 16 years old and supplementary irrigation is given when necessary.
in the cellar : Wood maturation: 18-22 months in a combination of barrels 83% French, 12% Russian and 5% American 300 liter Oak barrel 1st Fill 53%, 2nd Fill 47%
Bottling date: 03/02/2004