This blended wine best reflects our magnificent vineyard site high up (393 metres) on the eastern slopes of the Helderberg mountain. Soil deep red decomposed granite – Hutton type. The vines are close planted (5000 to 7500 vines / ha.) with narrow rows. The best barrels were selected for this reserve wine:
Cabernet Sauvignon 43% –20yr old vines on vertical trellis. Clones CS337; CS359; CS27: CS46A; CS1A; CS163 all on 101- 14 rootstock. 3 tons/ha (18 hℓ/ha)
Syrah 29% –19yr old vines on vertical trellis. Clones SH21A; SH1A; SH99 all on 101-14 rootstock. 5 tons/ha (33 hℓ/ha)
Merlot 21% – 11yr old vines on vertical trellis. Clone MO343 on 101-14 rootstock. 5 tons/ha (33 hℓ/ha)
Cabernet Franc 7% – 11yr old vines on vertical trellis. Clone CF214 & CF1 on 101-14 rootstock. 3 tons/ha (18 hℓ/ha)
These yields equate to less than 1,2 kg fruit per vine, a key ingredient to fine wine.
