Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.11%
Residual Sugar 1.3 g/L
pH 3.39
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Roussanne
Chenin Blanc76%
Viognier20%
Roussanne4%
Drinking Window 2015 to 2020
Region Malgas
Soil Stony, Slate, Rolled stones
Vineyard Yield 15 hL/ha
Vine Age 8 years
Oak Aging 10 months
Oak Details 15% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak15%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L, 400L, 700L
Bottling Date June 2, 2014
Sulfites 122.0 ppm
Unfiltered Yes
Fining Agents Bentonite
Production Details Handpicked and carefully sorted in 14 kg flat trays in the cool mornings. Further sorting in Stellenbosch and gentle crushing and 2 hours cold soak before pressing in traditional basket press. Viognier pressed quickly and lightly to avoid excessive phenolics. Lightly fined with bentonite (natural clay).
Tasting Notes
Nose: mineral, pithy stone fruit, honey, nutty complexity
Palate: fresh, full textured, mineral depth
straw, yellow
Food Pairing rich fish, seafood, creamy poultry, aperitif