in the vineyard : Facing: South
Soil types: Bokkeveld Slate, Koffieklip and Gravel
Age of vines: 15 years, Elim ward
Vineyard area: 12 ha
Yield per hectare: 9 t/ha
Trellised: Extended 6 wire Perold
Irrigation: Supplementary
Clone: SB159, 317 on Richter 99
in the cellar : Vinification:
50% cold crush 8°C, reductive style, skin contact for 8 hours, pressing, only free run juice used, settle for 2 days at 10°C, 50% whole bunch press, reductive style, one day settling at 10°C; juice is moved to 12% new French oak and the rest to a combination of 2nd, 3rd & 4th fill French oak barrels for natural fermentation (no culture added). Fermented at 13°C for up to 45 days; Barrel matured for 10 months in tight grain, medium toast 400L barrels.