Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.31%
Residual Sugar 3.1 g/L
pH 3.34
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Roussanne, Verdelho
Chenin Blanc74%
Viognier15%
Roussanne6%
Verdelho5%
Drinking Window 2025-2030
Region Malgas
Soil Stony
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 10 months
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 400L, 700L
Bottling Date 5 Dec 2023
Sulfites 74.0 ppm
Unfiltered Yes
Fining Agents Bentonite
Production Volume 6,336 bottles
Bottles6,336
Production Details Handpicked and sorted in the vineyards in the early morning to ensure beautiful cool grapes arrive at the cellar. 50-60% of the grapes were whole bunch pressed in a basket press and the balance gently crushed and pressed. The juice is barrel fermented, with just the natural occurring yeast in the vineyard, in 400 and 700L French oak barrels, about 10% new oak for 10 months, and left on the lees, which adds a lot of texture and balance. Lightly fined with bentonite, unfiltered, and bottled by hand.
Tasting Notes
mineral, golden colour, rich, opulent, textured, pear, apricot, bruised apple, zest, peach, mandarin, orange peel, salinity, balanced acidity, peach pith, nuttiness
Food Pairing creamy mushroom Risotto, seared Kingklip, mango salsa
Critics Ratings Platter: 4.5 Stars (94 points)
Platter4.5 Stars (94 points)
Tim Atkin93 points