Survivor Offspring

Winemaking Techniques

The grapes were hand-harvested and, after crushing, allowed to cold-soak for three days before being inoculated with known yeast strains. A controlled pump-over schedule was followed to extract intense colour without harsh tannins. The wine was fermented for eight days on the skins, and malolactic fermentation commenced in the tank.

Vineyards

The vineyards are found in a variation in meso-climates, exposed hills, and sheltered valleys, with soils from Granite, Sandstone soils and Alluvial soils. Grapes are picked from a selection of these different wards in the Western Cape.

Vintage Conditions

In the months leading to the 2023 harvest, the Cape winelands had a below average winter rainfall. The lower rainfall combined with cooler summer conditions from November caused the grape bunches to have smaller berries with concentrated sugar levels, tannin concentration and more elevated phenolic compounds. Phenolic compounds are natural chemicals found in plants, including fruits and vegetables. They have antioxidant properties and can provide health benefits. In wine, they affect the taste, colour, and mouthfeel. During late February we had heavy rainfall, which gave some relieve to our vineyards where we do not use irrigation. The 2023 vintage can be remembered as a vintage that led to exiting and complex wines.

Food Pairing

Excellent with grilled rack of lamb, meaty spaghetti bolognaise or lasagne or a traditional venison pie.

Appellation: Western Cape
Varieties: Syrah, Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon
Harvest Date: Feb - March | Vintage: 2023

ALC: 14% | RS: 12.1g/l | pH: 3.54 | TA: 5.41g/l

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