Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.06%
Residual Sugar 3.1 g/L
pH 3.43
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Roussanne
Chenin Blanc74%
Viognier23%
Roussanne3%
Drinking Window 2017 to 2022
Region Malgas
Soil Stony
Vineyard Yield 25 hL/ha
Vine Age 10 and 5 year old vines
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 9 Jan 2016
Sulfites 89.0 ppm
Unfiltered Yes
Fining Agents Bentonite (natural clay)
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.
Tasting Notes
peach pith, lemon curd, spiced honey, salty herbal character
Food Pairing fish, seafood dishes