Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.25
Total Acidity 5.66 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Grenache Blanc
Grenache Blanc100%
Region Breedekloof
Soil Clay-shale, Quartz
Elevation 450.0 meters
Orientation Nw
Grapes Picked March
Grape Clone Uncertified
Vine Age planted 2011-2013
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 10 months
Production Details Official producer PDF for Grenache blanc 2023. Varietal range wine from 2 different vineyards. Grown as high-density echalas vines at 6,600 vines/ha on clay-shale and quartz soils. Lower temperatures within the echalas vines preserve acidity and extend hanging time for staggered pickings. Natural fermentation. Matured 10 months in oak. Total production: 998 cases. Trellis system: high-density echalas. Grape balling at harvest: 21.0 to 23.0. Rootstock: R110.
Tasting Notes
lime blossom, green herbal notes, white peach, quince, richly textured palate, balanced acidity
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 94 points
Tim Atkin94 points
Platter4.5 stars
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
Valley Breede River, Apiesklip Rd, Worcester, 6849, South Africa
Phone
+27 83 977 9201
Email
Owner
Ferdi and Elizma Visser
Cellarmaster
Elizma Visser