Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.87%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.22
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
Sauvignon Blanc53%
Semillon47%
Region Constantia
Soil Deep red clay soil to red-brown loamy soil, Both from granitic origin
Elevation 145.0 meters
Orientation South To Southeast
Vineyard Yield 6 hL/ha
Harvest Dates Early March
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels French Oak 500L
Oak Aging 10 months
Bottle Aging 1 year
Lees Aging 10 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Second Fill Oak25%
Third Fill Oak25%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 500 L
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Grapes hand picked and vinified separately in 50% new oak and 25% second fill and 25% third and fourth fill French oak barrels. Wine matured on its lees for 10 months before bottling then aged in bottle for another 12 months before release.
Producer Information
Website
Address
Groot Constantia Road, Constantia 7806
Phone
+27 21 794-5128
Cellarmaster
Daniel Keulder