Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.96%
Residual Sugar 1.7 g/L
pH 3.37
Total Acidity 6.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Constantia
Soil Red granite-based clay (north facing) and yellow granite-based clay (east facing)
Elevation 120.0 meters
Orientation North-Facing And East-Facing
Grapes Picked Mid to end of February
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Bunch
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 10 months
Oak Details 35% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak35%
Second Fill Oak100%
Third Fill Oak100%
Oak Types French Oak
Barrel Size 225L
Bottling Date January 2022
Production Details Handpicked grapes, whole bunch pressed. Majority inoculated with selected yeast; 30% fermented with wild yeast. Barrels rolled monthly post-fermentation to enhance mouthfeel. Fermented and matured 10 months in French oak before blending, stabilisation and bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: citrus, tropical fruit, toasted almond, vanilla
Palate: intensity, richness, fresh acidity
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
Groot Constantia Road, Constantia 7806
Phone
+27 21 794-5128
Email
Cellarmaster
Daniel Keulder