Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.31
Total Acidity 6.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc
Chenin Blanc73%
Grenache Blanc27%
Region Coastal Region
Vine Age planted 1982 (Chenin Blanc)
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Details 73% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak73%
Third Fill Oak27%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 600 litre
Production Details Wildeberg's rationale is to source the finest vineyards available across Franschhoek and the Coastal Region, from which cuvées are plucked to make Wildeberg and the Terroir Series releases. In doing so there remains a small yet definitive expression of all the vineyards we worked with, and these cuvees are again selected to go into Coterie by Wildeberg. Chenin and Grenache Blanc really complement each other very well. Both varietals love the Coastal Region's arid soils and Mediterranean climate due to their inherent tolerance to drought. Both components were naturally fermented in 600 litre French oak barrels. The Chenin is from an old, low-yielding Franschhoek vineyard planted in 1982 (73%). This brings freshness and tightness to the blend, the old vines also bring Wildeberg's hallmark texture. The Grenache Blanc is from vibrant, younger plantings Paarl (27%), adding body and structure with this cultivars naturally exotic notes of jasmine and white spice. 73% 2nd fill and 27% 3rd fill barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: white peach, apricots, jasmine flowers
Palate: texture, generosity, white spice, exotic notes, rich, fresh, textural
Food Pairing Malay green fish curries, Thai green fish curries, dishes with lemongrass and coriander, braai-ed linefish
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Verdun Road, Franschhoek, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 82 895 4111
Owner
JD Rossouw
Cellarmaster
JD Rossouw