Description
CELLAR INFORMATION Working with fruit of spectacular quality from 2018 Vintage, the vinification of this wine is characterised by innovation and Foresight.
Grenache grapes were fermented whole – bunch and whole-berry. Once Fermentation was complete, the juice was drawn off and the Syrah/Shiraz component fermented on the Grenache skins. In turn, the Mourvedre grapes were fermented on the Syrah/Shiraz and Grenache skins, ensuring a harmonious interaction between these varieties.For Barrel-aging , the three cultivars were, however , kept separate. Mourvedre and Syrah/Shiraz spent 12 months in the finest new French oak, with Grenache being coaxed to perfection in used 225 liter barrels.
Maturation Potential – 10- 15 years VINEYARD INFORMATION The historic Die Waghuis – or Guard house – on the foothills of the scenic Piketberg Mountain was erected in the 18th Century to serve as a lookout post and stands as an icon of south Africa’s rich and eventful history.
The vineyards were planted in 2012 on south-facing slopes with a unique row direction of east to south-west. The soils are mainly of terra-rossa formation with a high percentage of shale, providing a well-drained, cool environment for the roots to flourish. The bushvine Grenache is planted at the top of the hill with the trellised Syrah/Shiraz and Mouvedre lower down. The first production years saw the vines yielding relatively high volumes. This has gradually stabilized as the vines gain maturity.
