Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.53%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.11
Total Acidity 6.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
Sauvignon Blanc95%
Semillon5%
Region Elgin
Soil Weathered bokkeveld shale with underlying clay
Orientation South And Southeast Facing
Harvest Dates February 2024
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 3-34 years (first plantings 1990, youngest 2020)
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Foudre
Pressing Method Gentle Pressing
Barrel Size 2500L Foudre
Production Details 95% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Sémillon. Sémillon fermented and aged in 2500L Foudres. Each vineyard block individually handled from harvest to fermentation. Picked 13 February 2024. 23.5 hectares planted to Sauvignon Blanc.
Tasting Notes
Nose: nettles, black_currant, white_flowers
Palate: passionfruit, gooseberry, salinity, mineral
Food Pairing salads, seafood, richer_seafood_platters, cheese_platters
Critics Ratings Decanter: 95
Decanter95
Decanter World Wine Awards 2025Gold Medal
Individual Vintages
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