Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.07%
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
pH 3.38
Total Acidity 6.9 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
Orientation East, Southeast And South-Southwest Facing Slopes
Estate Grown Yes
Grape Clone 9, 76, 95, 96, 175, 270, 277, 548, 1066
Vine Age 6 to 37 years
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel Tank, Oak Vat, Concrete Egg
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 10 months
Production Details The estate has 13.4 hectares of Chardonnay planted at 320-385 meters above sea level. This wine is a blend of several estate Chardonnay components from vineyards aged 8-15 years. It fermented in stainless steel tank, oak vats, and concrete egg. All wines fermented naturally and aged on the lees for 10 months before blending, stabilization, and bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: citrus, citrus blossom
Palate: white peach, lime, winter melon, fine fresh acidity, lingering aftertaste
Food Pairing creamy seafood pasta, fresh line fish, roasted chicken
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