Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.69%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.35
Total Acidity 6.5 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 East, South East And South/South West Facing Slopes
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 38%
Lees Aging 9 months
Oak Details 33% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak33%
Third Fill Oak67%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details 100% wild fermented in a selection of French oak barrels (33% new, with the remainder in 2nd, 3rd and 4th fill). It remained on the lees, with stirring, for 9 months without any sulphur addition. 38% went through malolactic fermentation, all without inoculation, to further ensure freshness and acidity. After tasting and blending trials, the wine was assembled from the best barrels, stabilised and prepared for bottling.
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