Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.77%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.51
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Viognier
Chenin Blanc57%
Viognier43%
Region Malgas
Soil Stony, Slate, Rolled stones
Vineyard Yield 9 hL/ha
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Bottling Date 18/1/2011
Sulfites 96.0 ppm
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Handpicked and carefully sorted in 14 kg flat trays in the cool mornings. Further sorting in Stellenbosch and gentle crushing and 2 hrs cold soak before pressing in traditional basket press. Fermentation and maturation for 10 months. Lightly fined with bentonite (natural clay) and bottled by hand unfiltered.
Tasting Notes
pale yellow, rich, waxy, mineral, elegant, racy