Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.05%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.31
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
Sauvignon Blanc92%
Semillon8%
Region Durbanville
Soil Decomposed granite with a high clay content
Brix at Harvest 24.0°
Vine Age 32 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Maceration 4 days
Lees Aging 11 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 500L
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details The grapes hand harvested at 24° Balling, Crushed and destemmed. Skin contact of 96 hours, and the free-run juice was further fermented in older 500L French oak barrels. Wild-fermentation was done at 18-20C. Post fermentation lees contact of 11 months, stirred up once a week to enhance mouth feel and concentration. The wine was bottled unfiltered and sediment may occur over time.
Tasting Notes
bold, leesy, spicy, concentrated, oak, quince, tropical fruit, grape tannins, smoky
Food Pairing full flavoured seafood dishes, creamy soup, blackened, spicy pan-fried fish
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin SA Report 2019: 93 Points
Tim Atkin SA Report 201993 Points
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
Koeberg Road, Durbanville, Cape Town, 7550, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0) 21 976 3361
Email
Owner
Thys Louw
Cellarmaster
Thys Louw