Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2024 / 750ml | ≈ $76.06Original ZAR 1,250.00≈ €67.68 · £57.17 | cluver.com ↗ |
2024 Technical Specifications
Region Elgin
Soil Bokkeveld shale with clay soils
Orientation South-Facing
Vine Age Sourced from Chardonnay vineyards planted in 1987, described as the oldest in Elgin
Pressing Method Whole-Bunch Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Cool, wet spring delayed growth and reduced yields; small berries experienced an extended ripening window. Fruit was whole-bunch pressed, transferred to barrel without settling agents, fermented entirely with indigenous yeasts, and prevented from undergoing malolactic conversion.
Tasting Notes Citrus, orchard fruit, mineral character, vivid acidity, creamy texture, structural weight, persistent finish
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.86%
Residual Sugar 2.6 g/L
pH 3.1
Total Acidity 7.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Elgin
Soil Decomposed bokkeveld shale with underlying clay layers
Elevation 315.0 meters
Orientation South
Vineyard Yield 90 hL/ha
Harvest Dates 25 Mar 2022
Estate Grown Yes
Grape Clone 175, 270
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Bunch Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 9 months
Lees Aging 9 months
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Second Fill Oak30%
Third Fill Oak60%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details 100% non-inoculated fermentation in French oak barrels. Minimal lees stirring. No malolactic fermentation allowed to retain natural acidity. Grapes cooled overnight in cold storage.
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.52%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.37
Total Acidity 7.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Elgin
Soil Decomposed bokkeveld shale with underlying clay layers
Elevation 315.0 meters
Orientation South
Harvest Dates 24 Mar 2021
Estate Grown Yes
Grape Clone 175, 270
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Bunch Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 9 months
Lees Aging 9 months
Oak Details 35% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak35%
Second Fill Oak45%
Third Fill Oak20%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details 100% non-inoculated fermentation in French oak barrels. Minimal lees stirring. Nine months on lees without any sulphur addition. No malolactic fermentation to retain natural acidity.
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.85%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.26
Total Acidity 6.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Elgin
Soil Decomposed bokkeveld shale with underlying clay layers
Elevation 315.0 meters
Orientation South
Harvest Dates 21 Feb 2020, 11 Mar 2020
Estate Grown Yes
Grape Clone 175, 270
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Bunch Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 9 months
Lees Aging 9 months
Oak Details 36% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak36%
Second Fill Oak32%
Third Fill Oak32%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details 100% non-inoculated fermentation in French oak barrels. Minimal lees stirring. Nine months on lees without any sulphur addition. No malolactic fermentation to retain natural acidity.
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.15%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.29
Total Acidity 6.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Elgin
Soil Decomposed bokkeveld shale with underlying clay layers
Elevation 315.0 meters
Orientation South
Harvest Dates 5 Mar 2018, 8 Mar 2018
Estate Grown Yes
Grape Clone 175, 270
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Bunch Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Malolactic Fermentation 10%
Oak Aging 9 months
Lees Aging 9 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Second Fill Oak35%
Third Fill Oak35%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Wild fermentation in French oak barrels. Nine months on lees without any sulphur addition. Minimal lees stirring to ensure freshness. Only small proportion underwent malolactic fermentation to retain natural acidity.
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.6%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.21
Total Acidity 6.83 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Elgin
Soil Decomposed bokkeveld shale with underlying clay layers
Elevation 315.0 meters
Orientation South
Harvest Dates 10 Mar 2016, 11 Mar 2016
Estate Grown Yes
Grape Clone 175, 270
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Bunch Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Malolactic Fermentation 10%
Oak Aging 9 months
Lees Aging 9 months
Oak Details 28% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak28%
Second Fill Oak36%
Third Fill Oak36%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details 100% wild fermented in French oak barrels. Minimal lees stirring to retain freshness. Nine months on lees without any sulphur addition. Only 10% underwent malolactic fermentation (without inoculation) to ensure freshness and acidity.
Producer Information
Website
Address
N2, Kromco Turn off, De Rust Estate, Grabouw, 7160, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 844 0605
Email
Owner
Paul Clüver (Managing Director), Clüver Family
Cellarmaster
Andries Burger