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