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%
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.
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