Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2024 / 750ml | ≈ $19.47Original ZAR 320.00≈ €17.33 · £14.64Per bottle, derived from case | hoganwines.co.za ↗ |
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 3.68 g/L
pH 3.2
Total Acidity 5.93 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Cape South Coast
Elevation 400.0 meters
Vine Age 21-year-old
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 10 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L, 300L
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details The grapes were sourced from a 21-year-old, trellised Chardonnay vineyard planted on Summercourt Farm, on the Simonsberg Mountain at 400m altitude. The grapes were handpicked, hand sorted and gently whole bunch pressed. The juice was settled overnight at 10 degrees. It then went to barrel for natural fermentation in 100% old French oak barrels (225L and 300L) followed by natural malolactic fermentation. As little batonage as possible. 10 months total in oak.
Tasting Notes
Nose: floral perfume, herbs, citrus, subtle leesy character
Palate: clean fruit, crisp acidity, pithy finish, ripe citrus, lees, oak
Critics Ratings Christian Eedes Winemag.co.za: 92/100
Christian Eedes Winemag.co.za92/100
Tim Atkin93
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 1.7 g/L
pH 3.4
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Cape South Coast
Elevation 350.0 meters
Grapes Picked February 13, 2023, February 27, 2023
Vine Age 20-year-old
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 10 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L, 300L
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details The grapes were sourced from two 20-year-old, trellised Chardonnay vineyards both planted on Summercourt Farm, on the Simonsberg Mountain. The higher altitude vineyard (400m) was picked first on 13 February and the one at lower altitude (350m) was picked on 27 February. The grapes were handpicked, hand sorted and gently whole bunch pressed. The juice was settled overnight at 10 degrees. It then went to barrel for natural fermentation in 100% old French oak barrels (225l and 300l) followed by natural malolactic fermentation. As little batonage as possible. 10 months total in oak.
Tasting Notes
Nose: lemon, orange, nut, vanilla, spice
Palate: good depth of fruit, lively acidity, savoury finish, generous, expressive
Critics Ratings Christian Eedes Winemag.co.za: 94/100
Christian Eedes Winemag.co.za94/100
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Residual Sugar 1.6 g/L
pH 3.27
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Cape South Coast
Soil Clay-rich soil
Orientation South-East
Grapes Picked February 17, 2022 (Banhoek), March 16, 2022 (Elandskloof)
Sites 56% Elandskloof, 44% Banhoek
Vine Age 19-year-old
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 11 months
Oak Types French
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details The grapes were sourced from two different sites. The Banhoek portion was picked on 17 February from Summercourt farm. This is a 19-year-old, south-east facing vineyard on a clay-rich soil. The Elandskloof portion, from a cool, high-altitude site, was picked on 16 March. The grapes were handpicked, hand sorted and gently whole bunch pressed. The juice was settled overnight at 10 degrees. It then went to barrel for natural fermentation in 100% old French oak barrels followed by natural malolactic fermentation. As little batonage as possible. 11 months in oak.
Tasting Notes
pear, peach, lime, lemon, blossom, nuts, oatmeal
Critics Ratings Christian Eedes Winemag.co.za: 93/100
Christian Eedes Winemag.co.za93/100
Tim Atkin 2023 South Africa Report91/100
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Residual Sugar 2.8 g/L
pH 3.4
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Cape South Coast
Soil Decomposed granite, Clay
Grapes Picked January 23, 2020, February 18, 2020, March 13, 2020
Sites 54% Elandskloof, 23% Helderberg, 23% Banhoek
Vine Age 16-year-old
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Oak Aging 11 months
Oak Types French
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details The grapes were sourced from three different sites. The Helderberg portion was picked on 23 January from Rustenhof farm. This is a young-trellised vineyard on decomposed granite soils. The Banhoek portion was picked on 18 February from Summercourt farm. This is a 16-year-old, trellised vineyard on a richer, clay soil. The Elandskloof portion, from a cool, high-altitude site, was picked on 13 March. Grapes went into a cold room overnight at 10 degrees Celsius. The following day, the grapes were gently whole bunch pressed. The juice was settled overnight at 10 degrees. It then went to barrel for natural fermentation in 100% old French oak barrels followed by natural malolactic fermentation. As little batonage as possible. 11 months in oak.
Tasting Notes
medium-weight, nuanced oak, pear, citrus fruit, vanilla, nutmeg spice, struck match reduction, peach, lemon, oatmeal, tightly wound palate, pure fruit, bright acidity, long finish, savoury
Critics Ratings Winemag Christian Eedes January 2022: 93/100
Winemag Christian Eedes January 202293/100
Tim Atkin South Africa 2021 Special report September 202092/100
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Residual Sugar 2.8 g/L
pH 3.4
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Cape South Coast
Soil Decomposed granite, Clay
Grapes Picked January 29, 2019, February 21, 2019
Sites 71% Banhoek, 29% Helderberg
Vine Age 15-year-old
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 11 months
Oak Types French
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details The grapes were sourced from two different sites. The Helderberg portion was picked on 29 January from Rustenhof farm. This is a young-trellised vineyard on decomposed granite soils. The Banhoek portion was picked on 21 February from Summercourt farm. This is a 15-year-old, trellised vineyard on a richer, clay soil. Grapes went into a cold room overnight at 10 degrees Celsius. The following day, the grapes were gently whole bunch pressed. The juice was settled overnight at 10 degrees. It then went to barrel for natural fermentation in 100% old French oak barrels followed by natural malolactic fermentation. As little batonage as possible. 11 months in oak. No acid additions were made to this wine: maintaining the natural acidity is a key component for us.
Tasting Notes
melon, parma ham, nutmeg, papaya, fruit concentration, grapefruit citrus freshness, restrained oak, lees creaminess
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin South Africa 2020 Special report: 89/100
Tim Atkin South Africa 2020 Special report89/100
Winemag.com rating: Christian Eedes91/100
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.37
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Cape South Coast
Elevation 700.0 meters
Sites 41% Elandskloof, 37% Polkadraai, 22% Banhoek
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types French
Barrel Size old French oak barrels
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details The grapes are sourced from three different sites. The Polkadraai portion was picked mid-February from Karibib farm. The Banhoek portion was picked mid-March from Summercourt farm and the Elandskloof portion was also picked mid-March from high altitude vineyards – 700m. Whole bunch pressing for natural fermentation in 100% old French oak barrels followed by natural malolactic fermentation. As little batonage as possible. No acid additions were made to this wine: maintaining the natural acidity is a key component for us.
Tasting Notes
lemon zest, lemon curd, stone fruit, almond, vanilla, sea breeze salinity
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin South Africa 2019 Special report: 90/100
Tim Atkin South Africa 2019 Special report90/100
Winemag.co.za Christian Eedes October 201994/100
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Dwarsriviershoek Farm, Zevenrivieren Road, Banhoek, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 8851275
Email
Owner
Jocelyn Hogan Wilson
Cellarmaster
Jocelyn Hogan Wilson