in the vineyard : Koopmanskloof Vineyards and its wine making tradition date back to 1777. Owner, Stevie Smit, set aside 98 ha of his farm as a fynbos reserve and started the Vineyard Trail - a 24 km walk through vineyards and mountain heath along the ridge of the Bottelary Hills. Adding to the outdoor experience, the 'Berghut' was build in 1983, situated on Koopmanskloof hills, overlooking the beautiful Cape Winelands.
Origin: Stellenbosch
Ward: Bottelary Hills
Soil type: Cabernet Sauvignon: Loam Sand. Shiraz: Hutton
Irrigation: Cabernet Sauvignon: Dry land. Shiraz: Drip irrigation
Vineyards: Bush vine and trellis against Bottelary Hills; east - west row direction. Cabernet Sauvignon: 50% Bush vine; 50% Trellis
Shiraz: Trellis
Tons/ha: Cabernet Sauvignon: 5,0 ton/ha .Shiraz: 4,5 ton/ha
Yeast: Cabernet Sauvignon: D254. Shiraz: WE372
in the cellar : Pump overs every 4 - 5 hours, at 26° - 28° C, for +/- 5 days. Matured for 6 months in French, oak barrels.