2025 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.1%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.2
Total Acidity 6.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Classification Collector's Edition
Region Franschhoek
Soil Layered shale-derived soils with gravel topsoil and underlying clay or coffee-stone deposits
Orientation Northwest-Facing Vineyard; Rows Planted East–West
Harvest Dates 18 February 2025
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel tanks
Production Details Handpicked early in the morning; destemmed and crushed; brief skin contact; only free-run juice used; clarified by flotation; bottled at the end of October 2025.
Tasting Notes Bright pale green; green fig, green pepper, fresh ginger and honeysuckle aromas; silky palate with passionfruit, citrus and minerality; lively, lingering finish
Food Pairing Mushroom, Parmesan, truffle or crab risotto; prawns, black mussels and yellowtail; honey-and-mustard-glazed fish, poultry or pork; coconut-based dishes and mild curries
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Producer Information
Website
Address
PO Box 685, Franschhoek 7690, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 876 8000
Email
Owner
Hanneli Rupert-Koegelenberg
Cellarmaster
Edmund Terblanche