Planted on red and yellowish Karoo-soil, grafted predominantly on 101/44 rootstock and trellised on an extended cordon system
Vineyard Detail:
Planted on red and yellowish Karoo-soil, grafted predominantly on 101/44 rootstock and trellised on an extended cordon system. Controlled irrigation is applied according to ground moisture measurement. Optimum viticultural practices are applied to deliver high quality grapes and wine.
Vinification:
Destemmed and crushed before tartaric Acid added and initiation of fermentation. Automatic pumpover during fermentation to extract maximum colour and flavour. After malolactic fermentation a 4-month partial wood maturation rounds off the wine