Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.56%
Residual Sugar 8.5 g/L
pH 3.22
Total Acidity 6.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Pinotage63%
Pinot Noir20%
Chardonnay17%
Classification Method Cap Classique
Region Constantia
Soil Duplex soil with coarse sandy topsoil on partially decomposed granites
Grapes Picked end January 2017
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Bottle
Pressing Method Whole Bunch Pressed
Bottle Aging 18 months
Lees Aging 6 months
Tirage Date 2017
Closure Cork
Production Details Handpicked whole bunch grapes pressed to create dry, crisp base wine with low alcohol and fresh acidity. First fermentation in stainless steel, base wine spent 6 months on lees before racking and stabilization. Second fermentation in bottle with 18 months sur lie aging. Each bottle hand-riddled, disgorged, and corked.
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
Groot Constantia Road, Constantia 7806
Phone
+27 21 794-5128
Email
Cellarmaster
Daniel Keulder