Latest Technical Specifications · 2023
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.09
Total Acidity 6.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Semillon
Semillon100%
Drinking Window 2024-2033
Classification Platter's Wine Guide 2026: Semillon of the Year (97 points)
Region Franschhoek
Soil Ancient vines terroir
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Hand-Picked
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 9 months
Lees Aging 9 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types new and older oak
Barrel Size not specified
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details 100% ancient bush vine Semillon from Franschhoek Valley, including vines planted in 1905 and other heritage blocks. Hand-harvested, naturally fermented in new and older oak. 2023 harvest was smaller due to drought, resulting in more concentrated fruit. Impactful citrus tang and terrific mouthfeel with layers of expression.
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.09
Total Acidity 6.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Semillon
Semillon100%
Drinking Window 2024-2033
Classification Platter's Wine Guide 2026: Semillon of the Year (97 points)
Region Franschhoek
Soil Ancient vines terroir
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Hand-Picked
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 9 months
Lees Aging 9 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types new and older oak
Barrel Size not specified
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details 100% ancient bush vine Semillon from Franschhoek Valley, including vines planted in 1905 and other heritage blocks. Hand-harvested, naturally fermented in new and older oak. 2023 harvest was smaller due to drought, resulting in more concentrated fruit. Impactful citrus tang and terrific mouthfeel with layers of expression.
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.28
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Semillon
Semillon100%
Drinking Window 2023-2032
Region Franschhoek
Soil Ancient vines terroir
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Hand-Picked
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types new and older oak
Barrel Size not specified
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details 100% ancient bush vine Semillon from Franschhoek Valley sourced vines planted in 1905 and other heritage blocks. Hand-harvested, naturally fermented in new and older oak. Ancient dry-grown bush vines with impactful citrus tang and terrific mouthfeel.
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 1.6 g/L
pH 3.55
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Semillon
Semillon100%
Drinking Window 2022-2030
Region Franschhoek
Soil Granite, Slate
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Hand-Picked
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 9 months
Lees Aging 9 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types oak
Barrel Size 600 litre demi-muids
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Hand-picked from ancient dry-grown bush vines. Naturally fermented in oak barrels. Kept on lees prior to bottling.
Producer Information
Website
Address
Verdun Road, Franschhoek, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 82 895 4111
Owner
JD Rossouw
Cellarmaster
JD Rossouw