2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.8%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.3
Total Acidity 6.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Classification Single Vineyard
Region Elgin
Fermentation Vessels 300 L French oak barrels
Pressing Method Whole-Bunch Pressed After Hand-Picking And An Overnight Stay In A Cold Room
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak; 20% new, remainder second-, third-, and fourth-fill
Barrel Size 300
Production Details No settling enzymes were used, leaving more solids in the juice; no bâtonnage; the wine was racked and blended, fined, naturally stabilized for 3 months, and bottled.
Tasting Notes Soft white pear, bright lime citrus, oyster-shell minerality, slight salinity, precise layered texture, focused acidity, long finish, and weight on the back palate
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
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| Wine-SearcherLWIN 2302773 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
Highlands Road, Elgin 7160, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 28 284 9678
Email
Owner
Iona Wine Farm
Cellarmaster
Werner