Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.43
Total Acidity 5.19 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Semillon, Chardonnay, Viognier
Chenin Blanc29%
Semillon28%
Chardonnay23%
Viognier20%
Region Franschhoek
Sites Franschhoek, Banhoek, Wellington, Simonsberg-Paarl
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Stainless Steel
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 1 year
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L, 500L
Production Details Winter 2021 saw good rainfall and plenty of cold days. The growing season was characterised by cool temperatures and regular rains until December. January and February was hot and dry then rains returned in March which made harvest testing. The grapes for this white blend were hand selected by our Cellar Master from a variety of locations in Franschhoek, Banhoek, Wellington and Simonsberg-Paarl. Berries were hand selected in the cool of the early morning. The assemblage of chenin blanc, Semillon, chardonnay and viognier took place towards the end of 2022. Prior to that the individual components were vinified separately using indigenous yeasts in a variety of containers including 225 and 500 litre French oak barrels and stainless steel tanks. This wine delivers a naturally fresh, creamy and crisp palate. Approximately 30% of this wine was barrel matured.
Tasting Notes
Nose: flinty, lemon peel, apricot, tangerine, meringue, honeysuckle
Palate: creamy, complex, citrus, white blossom, minerality, salinity, smooth
Food Pairing seared tuna loin, charred fennel with truffled pomme purée, puttanesca
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Producer Information
Website
Address
3 Green Valley Rd, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 876 2738
Email
Cellarmaster
Thierry Haberer