Malbec

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The grapes were harvested at optimum ripeness. Fermentation in open-fermenters with Punch-downs and pump-overs every 3-4 hours controlled 25-28oC. MLF taking place in tank before the wine was racked into 500L French oak barrels.

The vines are rooted in deep red Hutton soils on north-facing slopes, catching the southerly breezes of summer and the frontal winds that punish the Cape from the north in winter. Cool growing conditions on exposed aspects, as well as the practise of dryland farming, sees the fruit develop slowly, drawing maximum variety expression on the vine. The result is tight bunches of small berries, ideal for making wines of structure, elegance and refinement.

14 months oak maturaƟon in 20% new 500L French Oak barrels