2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 10.3%
Residual Sugar 123.7 g/L
pH 3.02
Total Acidity 8.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 160 kcal / glass
150ml glass160 kcal
750ml bottle800 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc100%
Region Durbanville
Botrytis Affected Yes
Production Details Noble Late Harvest from identified Sauvignon Blanc vineyard block. Grapes experienced longer hanging time to become naturally infected with Botrytis Cinerea (noble rot). Botrytis fungus causes moisture evaporation, leaving higher concentration of solids including sugars, fruit acids, and minerals. Approximately 10 tons of grapes reduced to 4 tons due to moisture loss. Extraction rate: 380 litres per ton (approximately half of regular Sauvignon Blanc). Fermented to 10% alcohol with high residual sugar content. Can age for at least 5 years. Harvest was earlier than usual due to warmer 2024 weather.
Tasting Notes
Nose: sun-dried hay, dried apricot, honeysuckle, marmalade
Palate: balanced medium body, luscious stone fruits, spun sugar, roasted nuts, marzipan, hint of pineapple
Food Pairing crème brûlée, tarte Tatin, fruit tart, blue cheeses, Roquefort, Stilton, duck liver pâté, soft cheeses, Italian panna cotta, French crème brûlée
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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