2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.31
Total Acidity 6.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge
Soil Clay-rich bokkeveld shale
Elevation 300.0 meters
Orientation North-East
Harvest Dates March 4, 2022, March 10, 2022
Vine Age 12-year-old
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Lees Aging 10 months
Oak Details 45% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak45%
Oak Types French oak
Serving Temperature 10-13°C · 50-55°F
Production Volume 4,800 bottles
Bottles4,800
Production Details The 2022 vintage unfolded in two distinct phases: favourable winter conditions were followed by cooler temperatures and rainfall, delaying ripening by nearly two weeks and adding layers of complexity and flavour. The grapes were harvested by hand on March 4 and March 10, 2022 and moved directly to the press for gentle whole-bunch pressing. The juice was transferred to French oak barrels, 45% new, for fermentation, then matured on fine lees for 10 months. Only the best barrels were bottled.
Tasting Notes
Nose: subtle tangerine, floral perfume, Lily of the Valley
Palate: bright citrus, creamy oak, harmonious acid, lime touch, minerality
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.92%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.28
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Drinking Window 8 to 10 years
Region Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge
Soil Clay-rich bokkeveld shale
Elevation 300.0 meters
Orientation North-East
Grapes Picked March 5, 2021
Vine Age 11-year-old
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Lees Aging 11 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French oak
Production Volume 3,670 bottles
Bottles3,670
Production Details An extremely wet winter with a cold climate led to even budding, and the summer remained wet without a heatwave, causing the grapes to ripen slowly and creating a good correlation between phenolic and flavour ripeness. The grapes were harvested by hand on March 5, 2021 and whole-bunch pressed. The wine was fermented in French oak barrels, 30% of which were new, and matured on fine lees for 11 months. Only the best barrels were bottled.
Malic Acid 0.62 g/L
Tasting Notes
Nose: lemon, lime, grapefruit, toasted brioche, fennel, nutmeg
Palate: minerality, gentle texture
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.38
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Drinking Window will mature for a further 8 to 10 years
Region Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge
Soil Clay-rich bokkeveld shale
Elevation 300.0 meters
Orientation North-East
Grapes Picked February 20, 2020
Vine Age 10-year-old
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Oak Aging 11 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French oak
Serving Temperature 10-13°C · 50-55°F
Production Volume 1,804 bottles
Bottles1,804
Production Details The grapes were harvested by hand on February 20, 2020 and moved directly to the press for gentle whole-bunch pressing. The juice was then transferred to French oak barrels, 30% of which were new, for fermentation. The wine matured on fine lees for 11 months. Only the free-run juice was used in the final bottling.
Malic Acid 0.15 g/L
Tasting Notes
Nose: citrus, grapefruit, lemon, toasted brioche, subtle floral notes
Palate: integrated oak, gentle texture, lingering refined finish
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 4 g/L
pH 3.11
Total Acidity 7.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge
Soil Bokkeveld shale with a high clay content
Elevation 300.0 meters
Orientation North-East
Grapes Picked February 8, 2019
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Natural Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 10 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 300L, 225L French oak barrels
Unfiltered Yes
Production Volume 1,300 bottles
Bottles1,300
Production Details Harvested on February 8, 2019 by hand in lug boxes and transferred directly to the press for gentle whole-bunch pressing. Only the free-run juice was used. After settling, it was allowed to naturally ferment in 300L and 225L French oak barrels. 30% new French oak was used. The wine matured on fine lees for 10 months prior to bottling and was bottled unfiltered.
Tasting Notes
Nose: citrus, passionfruit, lime
Palate: delicate integrated oak, well-rounded, creamy texture, striking freshness, minerality
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