2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.16%
Residual Sugar 5 g/L
pH 3.29
Total Acidity 6.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Durbanville
Orientation Slopes Of Tygerberg
Vineyard Yield 90 hL/ha
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole-Bunch Press
Lees Aging 30 months
Oak Types French Oak
Barrel Size Seasoned barrels
Dosage 5.0 g/L
Closure Cork
Production Details Méthode Cap Classique (traditional sparkling wine method). Base wine: 100% Chardonnay fermented in seasoned oak barrels for 5 months with malolactic fermentation. Whole-bunch pressed, filtered before bottling. Aged on lees in bottle for 30 months. Yield 8-10 tons/hectare. Vintage 2020: cold winter with ample rainfall, sporadic heat spikes and showers in January with average crop size.
Tasting Notes
Nose: fresh, pure fruit, granny smith apple, candied lemon rind, white peach
Palate: lively, finesse, complexity, crisp acidity, lemon cordial, toasted croissant, pistachio
Food Pairing sushi, sashimi, oysters, scallops, chicken dishes
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Plattekloof Road, Panorama, Cape Town, 7500, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0) 21 558 6280
Email
Owner
Sir David Graaff
Cellarmaster
Charles Hopkins