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
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.
Individual Vintages
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