Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.94%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.32
Total Acidity 6.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
Sauvignon Blanc60%
Semillon40%
Region Constantia
Soil Clovelly, Oakleaf, Avalon
Harvest Dates February / March 2023
Vine Age 6-17 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 8 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 500L, 600L
Bottling Date January 2024
Fining Agents light fining
Production Details The two varieties are harvested and vinified separately according to their unique style before blending. The Sauvignon Blanc portion is harvested from older vines during the early morning at sugar levels of 23°- 24B. Eighteen-hour skin contact before draining helps extract a more complete flavour profile from the Sauvignon Blanc. The Semillon grapes are left to hang on the vine as long as possible to achieve full ripeness before picking. The clean juice is fermented in 500L and 600L French oak barrels. The wine was left in barrel for a further 6 weeks before blending. After blending, the wine went back into barrel, a combination of 500L and 600L French oak barrels of various ages. After a total of 8 months the wine received a light fining and filtration and was bottled at the end of January 2024. It has been maturing in bottle ever since.
Tasting Notes
elderflower, jasmine blossom, star-anise, ground spice, fruit richness, vanilla-pod, citrus marmalade, quince preserve
Food Pairing crayfish, duck, scallops, mussel soup, salmon tartare
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
Steenberg Estate, Steenberg Road, Constantia Valley, 7945, Cape Town, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 207 8800
Email
Owner
Graham Beck
Cellarmaster
Elunda Basson