Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.29%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.4
Total Acidity 7.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge
Sites Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge 100%, Un-irrigated La Vierge Vineyards
Fermentation Vessels Amphorae, Neutral Oak
Total Aging 5 months
Production Details 5 months ageing in 45% amphorae and balanced neutral oak; yield: 6 tons/ha; production: 824.91 cases; release date: March 2024. A challenging 2023 harvest finished before the March rains and produced an exceptional vintage with reduced yields.
Tasting Notes
white citrus, limestone minerality, bright, crystalline, fresh, elegant finish
Critics Ratings Neal Martin Vinous: 91/100
Neal Martin Vinous91/100
Tim Atkin MW SA Report93/100
Producer Information
Website
Address
Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Hermanus, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 73 322 9499
Owner
Berene Sauls
Cellarmaster
Emul Ross (Hamilton Russell Vineyards)