Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.86%
Residual Sugar 3 g/L
pH 3.4
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Blanc Fume, Chardonnay
Chenin Blanc68%
Viognier15%
Blanc Fume15%
Chardonnay2%
Region Bot River
Harvest Dates 16th February 2015, 17th February 2015, 18th February 2015, 5th March 2015
Brix at Harvest 19.5°
Sites Bot River, Luddite Chenin Blanc; Elgin, Oneiric Chardonnay; Elgin, Oneiric Blanc Fumé; Elgin, Elgin Orchards Viognier
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 8 months
Closure Crown Cap
Production Volume 2,070 bottles
Bottles2,070
Production Details This is the maiden vintage of the Saboteur White Blend. 2015 was an even ripening, balanced vintage producing good natural acidity. The components were fermented and matured in barrel. The main building block of the blend, the Chenin Blanc, was naturally fermented on skins. All the wine spent 8 months in old French Oak.
Tasting Notes
Nose: white peach, green melon, cinnamon, spice, leesy notes from barrel fermentation
Palate: fresh entry, white fruit, juicy fruit, apricots, green gage plums, balance citrus, lime
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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