Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.3
Total Acidity 6.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Elgin
Soil Deep silica quartz encrusted table mountain sandstone
Elevation 260.0 meters
Orientation East Facing
Harvest Dates First week of March
Grape Clone CY 95, CY 76, CY 548
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Oak Aging 11 months
Oak Details 23% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak23%
Second Fill Oak50%
Third Fill Oak27%
Oak Types Burgundian cooperages
Barrel Size 228L barriques
Oak Toast Level Medium
Unfined Yes
Production Details Picked twice during harvest - earlier and later picks to maximise the flavour spectrum. The Chardonnay bunches are chilled to 3°C over night before being tipped on a conveyor where the bunches are then hand sorted, for whole bunch pressing. After pressing, the settled juice is then racked into barrel for natural fermentation by indigenous yeasts. Undergoes 100% malolactic fermentation in barrel but no lees stirring. Each clone is vinified and matured separately to enhance its individuality, before combining in the final blend. The Wine is racked into stainless steel for 2 months to settle, no fining and a light filtration before bottling. Matured in barriques (228L) for approximately 11 months using a blend of 3 Burgundian cooperages. The oak used is of a tighter grain and medium toasted to complete its malolactic fermentation and maturation in oak barriques.
Tasting Notes
vibrant floral, saline, citrus, tangerine, white peach, riverstone mineral edge
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Rockview Dam Road, Elgin, 7180, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 859 2491
Email
Owner
Shannon Family
Cellarmaster
Gordon Newton Johnson