Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.03%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.41
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
Sauvignon Blanc88.5%
Semillon11.5%
Region Constantia
Soil Deep red clay to red-brown loamy soil, Both from granitic origin, South to south-east facing slopes at 100-240m elevation
Elevation 170.0 meters
Vineyard Yield 6 hL/ha
Grapes Picked start of February till early March
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Crushed, Destemmed Into Press With Overnight Skin Contact Before Pressing
Maceration 1 days
Lees Aging 6 months
Production Details Handpicked early morning grapes, crushed and destemmed into press with extended skin contact overnight to press, giving juice increased phenolic complexity and aromatic intensity. Juice settled and fermented in stainless steel. After fermentation, wine left on lees for 6 months before racking, fining, and stabilization for bottling.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Groot Constantia Road, Constantia 7806
Phone
+27 21 794-5128
Email
Cellarmaster
Daniel Keulder