Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.8%
Residual Sugar 1 g/L
pH 3.63
Total Acidity 4.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Roussanne
Chenin Blanc82%
Viognier11%
Roussanne7%
Drinking Window 2015 to 2019
Region Malgas
Soil Stony, Slate, Rolled stones
Vine Age 9 and 4 year old vines
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 10 months
Oak Details 15% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak15%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L, 400L, 700L French oak barrels
Bottling Date 12/1/15
Sulfites 98.0 ppm
Unfiltered Yes
Fining Agents Bentonite
Production Details Handpicked and carefully sorted in 14 kg flat trays in the cool mornings, to avoid any damaging and transported back to Stellenbosch. Further sorting in Stellenbosch and gentle crushing and 2 hrs cold soak before pressing in traditional basket press. The Viognier is pressed as quickly as possible and very lightly so as to avoid excessive phenolics. Barrel fermented in 225L; 400L and 700L French oak barrels, about 15% new for 10 months. Lightly fined with bentonite (natural clay) and bottled by hand unfiltered.
Food Pairing fish, seafood, creamy poultry, aperitif