in the vineyard : Climate: As the Valley lies less than 20 km from the False Bay coast; it is greatly affected by the cool south sea breezes, which prevail in the summer months. Winter brings on the moisture-laden northwest winds, which result in most of the Valley’s 750 mm of annual rainfall.
Soil: Deep red, Hutton, Clovelly soils
Trellising: Hedged (Perold system)
Yield: 4 – 6 tons/ha
in the cellar : Fermentation took place at 30°C, with frequent pump-over until dry. After malolactic fermentations the wine had two rackings before it was matured in French oak barrels for 12 months. Only the best barrels were selected for the blending of Pinotage, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The wine was bottled without undergoing stabilisation or filtration.