Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.65%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
pH 3.26
Total Acidity 6.04 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Citrusdal Mountain
Soil Red iron-rich sandy soil over red clay
Elevation 520.0 meters
Fermentation Vessels Foudre, Cement Egg
Pressing Method Whole Bunch Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Bottling Date May 2024
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Grapes hand sorted and whole bunch pressed, very lightly settled using cloudy raw juice with no additions. Wild fermentation in one foudre and one cement egg for approximately one month. Wine kept on lees for 12 months, then rested in tank on fine lees for 5 months before bottling.
Producer Information
Website
Address
PO Box 711, Hermanus, 7200
Phone
+27 83 274 6860
Email
Owner
Chris and Suzaan Alheit
Cellarmaster
Chris Alheit