Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.8%
Residual Sugar 2.23 g/L
pH 3.24
Total Acidity 7.04 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 of varying depths
Elevation 280.0 meters
Orientation South East Facing Slopes And South-South West Facing Slopes
Harvest Dates 16 Feb 2016 to 11 Mar 2016
Estate Grown Yes
Grape Clone 76, 95, 175, 270, 548, 1066
Fermentation Vessels French Oak Barrels
Pressing Method Whole Bunch Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Malolactic Fermentation 15%
Lees Aging 9 months
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Third Fill Oak80%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details This wine was 100% wild fermented in a selection of French oak barrels (20% new, the rest 2nd, 3rd and 4th fill). Lees stirring was done to a much lesser degree than previous years to retain freshness. The wine remained on the lees for a total of nine months without any Sulphur addition. Only 15% of the wine went through malolactic fermentation, all without inoculation, further ensuring freshness and acidity. After tasting and blending trials, the wine was assembled from the best barrels, stabilised and prepared for bottling. Harvesting started on the 16th of February and finished the 11th of March.
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