Van de wijnmaker

The Mediterranean varietals typical to the regions of Southern France has inspired this blend made from vineyards
grown in the Tulbagh Valley. The intensity in colour leads to aromas of dark fruit, spice and earthy notes. The palate
is complex, with fruit beautifully backed up by finely integrated oak. The full body and juicy tannins give way to a
lengthy, elegant finish.

VITICULTURAL DETAILS
Varietal Syrah 59%, Mouvedré 4%, Carignan 25%,
Grenache 12%
Soil Type Ranges from alluvial sand to vertical shale
Balling Syrah 25˚B, Mouvedré 24˚B, Carignan 22.2˚B,
Grenache 24.6˚B

VINIFICATION
The grapes were harvested early morning before being destemmed
and berry sorted. The Grenache is cold macerated for at
least 48 hours before fermentation is allowed to start naturally.
The Syrah, Mouvedré and Carignan are inoculated with yeast after
which a combination of punch downs and pump-overs are applied
until fermentation is complete. The Syrah and Mouvedré are
allowed an extra 2 weeks on the skins. The wines are then
pressed to barrel, separating the high quality free run from the
harsher pressings. The wines are aged separately in a blend of
225L, 300L and 500L barrels for 10 months after which the best
barrels are selected to be used as the blending components. After
the wines are blended they are returned to barrel for another 12
months to allow for perfect integration. The wine is bottled
unfined and unfiltered.

WINE ANALYSIS
Alcohol 14,5%
Residual Sugar 4.0
pH 3.62
Total Acid 6.0
Volatile Acidity 0.77
FSO2 23
TSO2 89
Production 250 cases (6) bottled – natural cork closure

MATURATION
Drinking well now, and will develop well for 7-10 years

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