More and more reliant on Mourvedre – Jurgen is very positive on its suitability in Swartland. Kedungu is the Beaujolais of the Swartland 🙂
Vineyard: Paardeberg/Riebeek/Abbotsdale
Grapes: Mourvedre 46%
Cinsaut 24%
Syrah 18%
Pinotage 12%
Soil: Combination of Shale,Granite and Quartz
Age: Planted between 1988 & 2009
Farming: dry farm bush vines
Exposition: mostly Southeast facing slopes
Vinification: fermented under semi carbonic conditions for 8 days on the stems. Aged in old 228L & 500L French Oak barrels for 10 months.
Alc: 11.5%
