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%
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