Estate Wines
Rosé 2010
- Composition:
- Cab Franc 35,3%; Cab Sav 20,65%; Merlot 19,3%; Shiraz 13,05%; Petit Verdot 10,3%; Malbec 1,4%
- Tasting Notes:
- This complex Rosé is made from drained juice from all the above Rainbow?s End cultivars. Aromas of berry,cherry and a hint of tropical flavours. A sweet,soury sensation on palate with a dry refreshing finish.
- Analysis:
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| Alcohol Vol % |
Total Extract (g/l) |
RS(g/l) |
pH |
TA (g/l) |
VA (g/l) |
| 13.53 |
24.6 |
3.65 |
3.33 |
5.9 |
0.51 |
- Awards:
- Not yet entered.
Shiraz 2007 - Single Vineyard (Sold out)
- Composition:
- 100 % Shiraz (Argentinian Clone 9 & French clone 99)
- Tasting Notes:
- Dark rich & intense wine. Smokey wood with hint of white pepper. Christmas cake, dark cherry and bacon notes. Rich, meaty, spicy and savoury palate with concentrated raspberry flavours. Well integrated palate with long aftertaste.
- Maturation:
- 12 Months in 50% new wood, 25% second fill and 25% third fill French barrels. Two rackings during wood maturation. Thereafter bottled without filtering or fining. Natural deposits may therefore be found in the bottle. Can be enjoyed now but is anticipated to reach its optimum in 2-5 years time.
- Analysis:
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| Alcohol Vol % |
Total Extract (g/l) |
RS(g/l) |
pH |
TA (g/l) |
VA (g/l) |
| 14.0 |
34.6 |
3.1 |
3.59 |
6.1 |
0.51 |
- Awards:
- Winner of the Shiraz category of the Wine Of The Month Club.
Shiraz 2008 – Single Vineyard
- Composition:
- 100% Shiraz (Argentinian Clone 9 & French clone 99)
- Tasting Notes:
- Dark rich & intense wine – a real blockbuster Shiraz! A hint of white pepper with bacon notes, Christmas cake, dark fruit and smokiness. Well integrated palate with a explosion of fruit and spice. Excellent companion to traditional South African meat dishes and steaks
- Maturation:
- 12 Months in 48% new wood, 27% second fill and 25% third fill French barrels. Two rackings during wood maturation. Thereafter bottled without filtering or fining. Natural deposits may therefore be found in the bottle. Can be enjoyed now but is anticipated to reach its optimum in 2-5 years time.
- Analysis:
-
| Alcohol Vol % |
Total Extract (g/l) |
RS(g/l) |
pH |
TA (g/l) |
VA (g/l) |
| 14.0 |
36.2 |
3.8 |
3.74 |
5.4 |
0.65 |
- Awards:
- Gold Medal Wine Style Asia Awards 2010 (not more than 10% of the total submission), Top 10 Wine Magazine Shiraz Challenge 2010
Shiraz 2009 – Single Vineyard
- Composition:
- 100% Shiraz (Argentinian Clone 9 & French clone 99)
- Tasting Notes:
- Dark rich & intense wine.( Classical French style ). A hint of white pepper with bacon notes, Christmas cake, dark fruit and smokiness. Well integrated palate of fruit and spice.Excellent companion to traditional South African meat dishes and steaks.
- Maturation:
- 12 Months in 48% new wood, 27% second fill and 25% third fill French barrels. Two rackings during wood maturation. Thereafter bottled without filtering or fining. Natural deposits may therefore be found in the bottle. Can be enjoyed now but is anticipated to reach its optimum in 3-6 years time.
- Analysis:
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| Alcohol Vol % |
Total Extract (g/l) |
RS(g/l) |
pH |
TA (g/l) |
VA (g/l) |
| 14.35 |
36.1 |
3.8 |
3.69 |
5.3 |
0.58 |
- Awards:
- Not yet entered.
Cabernet Franc 2006 (Sold out)
- Composition:
- 100% Cabernet Franc (South African Clone 1, French clones 312 & 214)
- Tasting Notes:
- Deep red, colour. Lovely earthy and tomato leaf flavours. Typical vegetative and herbaceous aromas with mineralic and slight floral aftertone (violets and fynbos). Well balanced, juicy palate with great concentration and depth all in harmony with soft, fine tannins.
- Maturation:
- 12 Months in 20% new wood and 80% second fill. A combination of 85% French oak and 15% Hungarian oak was used. Three rackings during wood maturation. Thereafter bottled without filtering or fining. Natural deposits may therefore be found in the bottle. Can be enjoyed now but is anticipated to reach its optimum in 3-5 years time.
- Analysis:
-
| Alcohol Vol % |
Total Extract (g/l) |
RS(g/l) |
pH |
TA (g/l) |
VA (g/l) |
| 14.5 |
33.3 |
3.2 |
3.37 |
6.3 |
0.59 |
- Awards:
- Winner of the Unusual Red Variety category of the Wine Of The Month Club.
Cabernet Franc 2007 (Sold out)
- Composition:
- 100% Cabernet Franc (South African Clone 1 & French clones 214 & 312)
- Tasting Notes:
- Intense deep red, colour. Lovely earthy and tea leaf flavours. Typical vegetative and herbaceous aromas with mineralic and slight floral aftertone (violets and fynbos). Intense rich fruit and juicy palate, with layers of dark chocolate and a hint of coffee. All in harmony with soft, fine tannins.
- Maturation:
- 12 Months in 55,5% new, 22,5% second fill and 22% 3rd fill French oak barrels. Two rackings during wood maturation. Thereafter bottled without filtering or fining. Natural deposits may therefore be found in the bottle. Can be enjoyed now but is anticipated to reach its optimum in 2-5 years time.
- Analysis:
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| Alcohol Vol % |
Total Extract (g/l) |
RS(g/l) |
pH |
TA (g/l) |
VA (g/l) |
| 14.0 |
35.7 |
3.5 |
3.6 |
6.0 |
0.47 |
- Awards:
- Gold medal Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2008
- Winner of the Unusual Red Variety category of the Wine Of The Month Club.
Cabernet Franc 2007 (Limited Edition) (Sold out)
- Composition:
- 100% Cab Franc (French Clone 312)
- Tasting Notes:
- Intense youthful dark, red purple colour.
Predominantly red fruit character typical from the 312 clone. Some violets and a hint of truffle on the nose. Palate: intense concentration of meaty, earthy flavours with a hint of dark chocalate. Rich grippy tannins to last 5 - 8 years.
- Maturation:
- 12 months in 50% New wood, 25 % 2nd fill and 25 % 3rd fill. (100% French oak ). 2 rackings during wood maturation. Thereafter bottled without filtering or fining. Natural deposits may therefore be found in the bottle. Can be enjoyed now but is anticipated to reach its optimum in 2 - 5 years.
- Analysis:
-
| Alcohol Vol % |
Total Extract (g/l) |
pH |
TA (g/l) |
VA (g/l) |
| 14.0 |
34.6 |
3.67 |
5.9 |
0.5 |
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Cabernet Franc 2008
- Composition:
- 100% Cabernet Franc (South African Clone 1 & French clones 214)
- Tasting Notes:
- Intense deep red, colour. Lovely earthy and tea leaf flavours with black Forest cake and black cherry. Typical vegetative and herbaceous aromas with mineralic and slight floral aftertone (violets and fynbos). Intense rich fruit and juicy palate, with layers of dark chocolate and a hint of coffee. All in harmony with soft, fine tannins.
- Maturation:
- 12 Months in 40,0% new, 50,0% second fill and 10% 3rd fill French oak barrels. Two rackings during wood maturation. Thereafter bottled without filtering or fining. Natural deposits may therefore be found in the bottle. Can be enjoyed now but is anticipated to reach its optimum in 2-5 years time.
- Analysis:
-
| Alcohol Vol % |
Total Extract (g/l) |
RS(g/l) |
pH |
TA (g/l) |
VA (g/l) |
| 14.0 |
38.5 |
3.9 |
3.63 |
6.2 |
0.69 |
- Awards:
- Not yet entered.
Cabernet Franc 2009
- Composition:
- 100% Cabernet Franc (South African Clone 1 & French clones 214)
- Tasting Notes:
- Intense deep red, colour. Lovely earthy and tea leaf flavours with black Forest cake and black cherry.Typical vegetative and herbaceous aromas with mineralic and slight floral aftertone (violets and fynbos). Intense rich fruit and juicy palate, with layers of dark chocolate and a hint of coffee. All in harmony with soft, fine tannins.
- Maturation:
- 12 Months in 40,0% new, 50,0% second fill and 10% 3rd fill French oak barrels. Two rackings during wood maturation. Thereafter bottled without filtering or fining. Natural deposits may therefore be found in the bottle. Can be enjoyed now but is anticipated to reach its optimum in 2-5 years time.
- Analysis:
-
| Alcohol Vol % |
Total Extract (g/l) |
RS(g/l) |
pH |
TA (g/l) |
VA (g/l) |
| 14.26 |
38.5 |
3.9 |
3.63 |
6.2 |
0.69 |
- Awards:
- 2007 Vintage was only the Cabernet Franc in South Africa that won gold at 2008 Michelangelo Wine Awards
Cabernet Franc 2009 (Limited Edition)
- Composition:
- 100% Cab Franc (French Clone 312)
- Tasting Notes:
- Intense youthful dark, red purple colour. Predominantly red fruit character typical from the 312 clone. Some violets and a hint of truffle on the nose. Palate; intense concentration of meaty, earthy flavours with a hint of dark chocalate. Rich grippy tannins to last 5 - 8 years.
- Maturation:
- 12 months in 50% New wood, 25 % 2nd fill and 25 % 3rd fill. (100% French oak ). 2 rackings during wood maturation. Thereafter bottled without filtering or fining. Natural deposits may therefore be found in the bottle. Can be enjoyed now but is anticipated to reach its optimum in 2 - 5 years.
- Analysis:
-
| Alcohol Vol % |
Total Extract (g/l) |
pH |
TA (g/l) |
VA (g/l) |
| 14.39 |
37.3 |
3.6 |
5.6 |
0.64 |
- Awards:
- Not yet entered.
Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 (Sold out)
- Composition:
- 100% Cabernet Sauvignon (French clones 23 and 169, German clone 163 and South African clones 37 and 46)
- Tasting Notes:
- Intense, dark red colour. Earthy and leathery nose with heaps of ripe blackcurrant and cassis berries. Sweetness on entry with chocolate aftertone. Intense fruit on palate with soft, fine tannins.
- Maturation:
- 12 Months in 60% new wood, 15% second fill and 25% third fill French barrels. Two rackings during wood maturation. Thereafter bottled without filtering or fining. Natural deposits may therefore be found in the bottle. Can be enjoyed now but is anticipated to reach its optimum in 2-5 years time.
- Analysis:
-
| Alcohol Vol % |
Total Extract (g/l) |
RS(g/l) |
pH |
TA (g/l) |
VA (g/l) |
| 14.0 |
38.3 |
3.3 |
3.82 |
5.7 |
0.51 |
- Awards:
- Gold medal Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2008
Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
- Composition:
- 100% Cabernet Sauvignon (French clones 23 and 169, German clone 163 and South African clones 37 and 46)
- Tasting Notes:
- Intense, dark red colour. Earthy and nutty nose with heaps of ripe blackcurrant and cassis berries. Sweetness on entry with chocolate aftertone. Intense mulberries on palate with well integrated tannins.
- Maturation:
- 12 Months in 58% new wood, 17% second fill and 25% third fill French barrels. Two rackings during wood maturation. Thereafter bottled without filtering or fining. Natural deposits may therefore be found in the bottle. Can be enjoyed now but is anticipated to reach its optimum in 2-5 years time.
- Analysis:
-
| Alcohol Vol % |
Total Extract (g/l) |
RS(g/l) |
pH |
TA (g/l) |
VA (g/l) |
| 14.0 |
40.1 |
3.8 |
3.73 |
5.9 |
0.69 |
- Awards:
- Winner of the Cabernet Sauvignon category of the Wine Of The Month Club
Merlot 2007 (Sold out)
- Composition:
- 100% Merlot (French clone 348)
- Tasting Notes:
- Deep red colour. Exotic mulberries and ripe plum on nose. Serious structure and elegant fruit with hints of dark cherry and prune. Well integrated wood and grape tannins. Will keep for 5 years but already rich and elegant to drink now.
- Maturation:
- 12 Months in 40% new wood, 30% second fill and 30% third fill French barrels. Two rackings during wood maturation. Thereafter bottled without filtering or fining. Natural deposits may therefore be found in the bottle. Can be enjoyed now but is anticipated to reach its optimum in 2-5 years time.
- Analysis:
-
| Alcohol Vol % |
Total Extract (g/l) |
RS(g/l) |
pH |
TA (g/l) |
VA (g/l) |
| 14.0 |
37.2 |
3.7 |
3.33 |
6.7 |
0.45 |
- Awards:
- Not yet entered.
Merlot 2008
- Composition:
- 100% Merlot (French clone 348 and Italian clone 12)
- Tasting Notes:
- Deep red colour with a bright purple rim. Exotic mulberries and ripe plum on nose. Serious structure and elegant fruit with hints of mint crisp chocolate and prune. Ripe juicy smooth tannins.
- Maturation:
- 12 Months in 41% new wood, 32% second fill and 27% third fill French barrels. Two rackings during wood maturation. Thereafter bottled without filtering or fining. Natural deposits may therefore be found in the bottle. Can be enjoyed now but is anticipated to reach its optimum in 2-5 years time.
- Analysis:
-
| Alcohol Vol % |
Total Extract (g/l) |
RS(g/l) |
pH |
TA (g/l) |
VA (g/l) |
| 14.0 |
41.0 |
3.9 |
3.42 |
6.5 |
0.70 |
- Awards:
- Not yet entered.
Merlot 2009
- Composition:
- 100 % Merlot (Italian clone 12)
- Tasting Notes:
- Deep red colour with a bright purple rim. Exotic mulberries and ripe plum on nose. Serious structure and elegant fruit with hints of mint crisp chocolate and prune. Ripe juicy smooth tannins.
- Maturation:
- 12 Months in 33.3% new wood, 33.3% second fill and 33.3% third fill French barrels. Two rackings during wood maturation. Thereafter bottled without filtering or fining. Natural deposits may therefore be found in the bottle. Can be enjoyed now but is anticipated to reach its optimum in 2-5 years time.
- Analysis:
-
| Alcohol Vol % |
Total Extract (g/l) |
RS(g/l) |
pH |
TA (g/l) |
VA (g/l) |
| 13.76 |
37.7 |
3.9 |
3.34 |
6.8 |
0.70 |
- Awards:
- Not yet entered.
