Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.15%
Residual Sugar 1.6 g/L
pH 3.36
Total Acidity 6.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Viognier
Chenin Blanc
Viognier
Region Bot River
Harvest Dates February 16, 2015, February 21, 2015
Brix at Harvest 19.5°
Sites Luddite Farm, Avondzon Farm
Vine Age 40-60 years
Lees Aging 1 year
Used Oak Only Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details The Luddite Chenin 2015 was fermented naturally on skins with a morning and evening punch down. After fermentation, the grapes were pressed and racked with lees and sediment to barrel. Old barrels were used. The wine was left on lees for 12 months with regular batonnage. No sulphur was added during winemaking to allow the wine to develop its own characteristics without any intervention. After blending the two batches of wine, a splash of Viognier was added to flesh out the mid pallet and nose. Sulphur was added during bottling to protect the wine.
Tasting Notes
Nose: limes, green melon, pear drops, cinnamon and spice
Palate: clean refreshing entry, citrus, peach and melon flavours balance the rich mid pallet, lingering spice and grapefruit freshness
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Van Der Stel Pass, Bot River, 7185, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0) 28 001 0516
Email
Owner
Niels and Penny Verburg
Cellarmaster
Niels Verburg & Alice Verburg