Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Drinking Window Drink now or keep for next 3-5 years.
Region Franschhoek
Brix at Harvest 21.5°
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole-Bunch Pressed To 1.4 Bars Of Pressure
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 8 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French
Production Details Grapes were picked at 21.5°B and whole-bunch pressed to 1.4 bars of pressure. The juice was left to settle for two days and racked to barrel. Using 100% wild yeast, fermentation occurred over an 18-day period. The wine spent 8 months on the lees in 30% new French oak and 70% second and third fill barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: zesty citrus, spicy oak, brioche
Palate: ripe yellow apple, quince, oak creaminess
Sight: light yellow, green tint
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
Robertsvlei Road, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 876 2044
Email
Owner
Alastair Wood
Cellarmaster
DP Burger