Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.28%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.44
Total Acidity 7.2 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 352.0 meters
Orientation East, Southeast, South-Southwest
Estate Grown Yes
Grape Clone 9, 76, 95, 96, 175, 270, 548, 1066
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Bunch Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 9 months
Oak Details 33% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak33%
Second Fill Oak28%
Third Fill Oak39%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Grapes whole-bunch pressed, settled naturally overnight without settling agents. Wild fermentation in French oak barrels. Wine remained on lees for nine months without any sulphur addition. Assembled from best barrels after tasting and blending trials.
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