Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
pH 3.3
Total Acidity 6.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc100%
Region Groenekloof
Soil Predominantly decomposed granite and clay with good water-retention capacities
Grapes Picked February 2-16, 2024
Brix at Harvest 22.5°
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Flotation
Natural Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 5 months
Production Details Low-yielding bush vines with no supplementary irrigation. Juice cleaned by flotation, racked and inoculated for fermentation at low temperatures. 10% spontaneously fermented in barrel. 5 months lees aging before blending and bottling. Harvested February 2-16 at 21.5-23°B.
Tasting Notes
Nose: tropical fruit, citrus, apple blossoms
Palate: elegant, fresh textured, mineral finish
Food Pairing fresh seafood, summer salads, light fish dishes
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Producer Information
Website
Address
R310 Helshoogte Road, Stellenbosch, 7599, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 887 0649
Email
Owner
Neil Ellis
Cellarmaster
Warren Ellis