Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | — / 750ml | ≈ $11.07Original ZAR 182.00≈ €9.85 · £8.32 | cmwines.co.za ↗ |
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.16
Total Acidity 6.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Region Elgin
Soil Table mountain sandstone, Deep shale
Orientation South-East
Brix at Harvest 21.0°
Sites 80% Elgin Valley, South Africa; 20% Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, South Africa
Lees Aging 4 months
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Volume 16,730 bottles
Bottles16,730
Production Details Cape South Coast blend of 80% Elgin Valley fruit and 20% Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge fruit. Grapes were hand harvested at 21-22.8 Balling, the clear juice was decanted off settled solids, fermented with a commercial Sauvignon Blanc yeast strain at 14C, kept on gross lees for 4 months with periodic stirring, then lightly fined and filtered before bottling. Release date October 2024.
Tasting Notes
melon, lychees, passion fruit, ripe nectarine flesh, pink grapefruit, fresh limes
Food Pairing green asparagus, scallops, grilled line fish, prawns, sushi, Thai infused fare
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.7 g/L
pH 3.4
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Region Elgin
Soil Table mountain sandstone, Deep shale
Orientation South-East
Brix at Harvest 21.0°
Sites Elgin Valley, South Africa; Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, South Africa
Lees Aging 4 months
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Volume 19,100 bottles
Bottles19,100
Production Details Cape South Coast origin from Elgin Valley and Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge fruit. Grapes were hand harvested at 21-22.8 Balling, the clear juice was decanted off settled solids, fermented with a commercial Sauvignon Blanc yeast strain at 14C, kept on gross lees for 4 months with periodic stirring, then lightly fined and filtered before bottling. Release date July 2023.
Certifications IPW (Integrated production of Wine)
Tasting Notes
melon, lychees, passion fruit, ripe nectarine flesh, pink grapefruit, fresh limes
Food Pairing green asparagus, scallops, grilled line fish, prawns, sushi, Thai infused fare
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2 g/L
pH 3.29
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Region Elgin
Soil Table mountain sandstone
Orientation South-East
Brix at Harvest 21.0°
Lees Aging 4 months
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Volume 6,100 bottles
Bottles6,100
Production Details Elgin Valley fruit from south-east-facing vineyards under cool maritime conditions. Grapes were hand harvested at 21-22 Balling, fermented with a commercial Sauvignon Blanc yeast strain at 14C, kept on gross lees for 4 months with periodic stirring, then lightly fined and filtered before bottling. Release date July 2022.
Certifications IPW (Integrated production of Wine)
Tasting Notes
melon, lychees, passion fruit, ripe nectarine flesh, pink grapefruit, fresh limes
Food Pairing green asparagus, scallops, grilled line fish, prawns, sushi, Thai green curry
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.7 g/L
pH 3.3
Total Acidity 6.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
Sauvignon Blanc88%
Semillon12%
Region Elgin
Soil Table mountain sandstone, Bokkeveld shale
Orientation South-East
Brix at Harvest 21.0°
Lees Aging 4 months
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Volume 6,580 bottles
Bottles6,580
Production Details Elgin fruit from south-east-facing vineyards under cool maritime conditions. Grapes were hand harvested at 21-22 Balling, fermented with a commercial Sauvignon Blanc yeast strain at 14C, kept on gross lees for 4 months with periodic stirring, then blended with a 12% cask-fermented Semillon fraction. Lightly fined and filtered before bottling. Release date August 2021.
Certifications IPW (Integrated production of Wine)
Tasting Notes
citrus, lime sorbet, ripe nectarine, blackcurrant flesh, pink grapefruit
Food Pairing prawns, oily white fish, sashimi, sushi, mushroom risotto, Spanish paella, Mediterranean vegetables
Producer Information
Website
Address
Lavinia, 1377 Polkadraai Road (M12/Stellenbosch Arterial), Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0) 78 442 2929
Owner
Catherine Marshall
Cellarmaster
Catherine Marshall