Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.32%
Residual Sugar 2.6 g/L
pH 3.17
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Semillon
Semillon100%
Region Constantia
Soil Decomposed granite on clay
Vineyard Yield 59.3 hL/ha
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 11 and 26 years
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 10 months
Lees Aging 3 months
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size large format
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Grapes crushed and de-stemmed with no prolonged skin contact. Clean juice racked after settling in stainless steel tanks overnight. Fermentation in large format French oak barrels, followed by 3 months on gross lees.
Tasting Notes
Nose: lime, capsicum, apricot pith
Palate: quince, citrus, roasted almond, waxy texture, bright acidity, citrus and floral spice
Critics Ratings Platter's Wine Guide 2023: 4.5 stars
Platter's Wine Guide 20234.5 stars
Tim Atkin MW91
Veritas Awards 2023Silver Outstanding
Producer Information
Website
Address
10802 Tokai Road, Constantia, Cape Town, 7945, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 713 2211
Email
Owner
Graham Beck Enterprises
Cellarmaster
Elunda Basson