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
Platter's Guide 202495/100 (5 stars)
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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