Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.26%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.38
Total Acidity 4.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir100%
Region Elgin
Soil Bokkeveld shale rich in clay
Elevation 430.0 meters
Orientation Ssw, Se
Harvest Dates 15-25 Feb
Grape Clone PN114, PN115, PN667, PN777
Production Details The 2019 growing season was typically cool but relatively dry which gave us very healthy grapes with very good concentration of flavour. The summer was mild with cool nights that ensured gradual ripeness and retention of natural acidities. The week leading up to harvest we experienced warmer days and nights which caused a sudden accumulation of sugar in the vineyards. Fortunately we were able to harvest all our blocks in time and the result was a very intense, compact harvest but with resulting wines proudly representing the unique vintage. The result was Chardonnay with ripe flavour profiles at low pH and high acidities and Pinots with ripe and supple tannins but freshness on the finish. A vintage that is both accessible early on but with the typical Elgin ageing potential. Made from a selection of vineyards found high up along the Groenlandberg is a wine made to truly represent the vintage and the terroir in which it is grown. Gentle punch downs and consistent approach to French Oak Maturation allows one to truly experience wine grown in a very special place.
Tasting Notes
dried rose petal, beetroot, red cherry, wet soil, cranberry, pomegranate
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Oak Avenue, Elgin, 7180, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 859 2510
Email
Owner
Viljoen Family