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
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.
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