Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.85%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
pH 3.47
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Roussanne, Viognier, Semillon, Colombar, Fernao Pires
Chenin Blanc70%
Roussanne10%
Viognier6%
Semillon6%
Colombar5%
Fernao Pires3%
Region Constantia
Sites Paarl (32%), Darling (28%), Overhex (19%), Breedekloof (21%) for Chenin Blanc; Breedekloof for Roussanne; Constantia for Viognier; Darling for Semillon; Overhex for Colombar; Overhex for Fernao Pires
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Concrete Egg, Stainless Steel, Oak Vat
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Carbonic Maceration Yes
Production Details Chenin Blanc was assembled from 32% Paarl, 28% Darling, 19% Overhex, and 21% Breedekloof fruit. The Paarl and Overhex Chenin portions underwent carbonic fermentation before pressing to old oak, while the Darling and Breedekloof portions were whole-bunch pressed and fermented in old oak. Roussanne from Breedekloof was whole-bunch pressed and fermented in old oak; Viognier from Constantia was whole-bunch pressed and fermented in concrete egg; Semillon from Darling was whole-bunch pressed and fermented in stainless steel; Colombar and Fernao Pires from Overhex were whole-bunch pressed and fermented in old 600L vats. The wine was bottled under the #SAVESAWINE closure.
Tasting Notes
Nose: sweet floral terpenes, citrus oil, cardamom, coriander seed, rosewater
Palate: stonefruit, prickly pear, fresh ginger, pithy, saline
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
1043 Constantia Main Rd, Constantia, Cape Town, 7806, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 794 8632
Email
Owner
Du Preez family
Cellarmaster
Megan van der Merwe