Blank Bottle

Brave 2021

R 390

Low Stock

Shipping calculated at checkout.

750ml

Quantity

Voice Recording:

Scared is what you feel, BRAVE is what you do 2021!

The Story:

SCARED IS WHAT YOU FEEL, BRAVE IS WHAT YOU DO - 2021

The name says it all. Sometimes the valley of dark shadows chooses you. This wine is dedicated to the chosen ones - who, not by choice, brave the rough seas - showing no fear!

These vineyards grow on the lower slopes of the Helderberg mountains in weathered granitic sandy soils. Planted in 2010, these 14 year old plants are now reaching the early stages of their prime. Some of the best terroir on the Helderberg, it produces elegant firm age-worthy wines.

Information

Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc

Vintage: 2021

Region: Western Cape

Vineyard: Helderberg - right next to Somerset West. Decomposed granitic soil down the mountain at 190 meters above sea level protected against the South Easter.

Winemaking: The grapes were picked at optimal ripeness and cooled overnight to 4 degrees celsius. The next morning the grapes were destemmed to open top fermenters. The juice underwent spontaneous fermentation and stayed on the skins for as long as possible. Pressed into French oak small barrels - 40% new oak, 18 months in barrel, blended and bottled.

Technical Analysis

Alcohol Strength: 14.5% / vol

Acidity: 5.37 g/l

Reducing Sugar: 1.1 g/l

PH: 3.67

Free SO2: 18 mg/l

Total SO2: 74 mg/l

Volatile Acidity: 0.82 g/l

Closure: Natural Cork

Vegan: TRUE

View full details