Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 2.8 g/L
pH 3.51
Total Acidity 6.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Drinking Window Two to five years after release.
Region Elim
Soil Bokkeveld slate, Koffieklip, Gravel
Orientation South
Harvest Dates 02 February - 26 February 2024
Grape Clone SB10, 159 and 316 on Richter 99
Vine Age 19 years
Lees Aging 4 months
Production Details Grapes are hand-harvested in the early morning at 21–23 °B. The winemaking process is done in reductive conditions using dry ice and carbon dioxide gas. Grapes are crushed at 8 °C with approximately five hours of skin contact before a light pressing. Two days of juice settling is followed by racking and the addition of selected yeast. Fermentation is at 11 °C for approximately 24 days. Finally, the wine is further matured on the fine lees for an additional four months with a monthly bâtonnage before the final blending and bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: summer fruit, sweet melon, fleshy pears, coastal scrub bush, Cape gooseberry, kiwi fruit
Palate: tangy lemon meringue finish, complex, intense
Food Pairing grilled line fish with a lemon butter caper sauce, fresh leafy salads, goats' cheese, crusty baguette with goats' cheese, rocket and black pepper
Critics Ratings Veritas: Double Gold (93 points) - 2024 vintage
VeritasDouble Gold (93 points) - 2024 vintage
SA Terroir Top Wine awardsNational winner - 2024
SA Terroir Top Wine awardsTrophy winner - 2024
Platter's SA Wine Guide4.5 stars (90 points) - 2024 vintage
Robert Parker Points87 points - 2024 vintage
Platter's SA Wine Guide4.5 stars (93 points) - 2023 vintage
Decanter World Wine AwardsGold (95 points) - 2020 vintage
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Producer Information
Website
Phone
+27 (0)27 482 2827
Email
Owner
David Nieuwoudt
Cellarmaster
David Nieuwoudt