Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.67%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.23
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Roussanne
Chenin Blanc84%
Viognier13%
Roussanne3%
Drinking Window now to 2027
Region Malgas
Soil Stony
Vineyard Yield 25 hL/ha
Vine Age 12 and 7 year old vines
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 10 months
Oak Details 11% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak11%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 400L, 700L
Bottling Date 6 Dec 2017
Sulfites 62.0 ppm
Unfiltered Yes
Fining Agents bentonite
Production Details Handpicked and sorted in the cool mornings. A portion whole bunch pressed and the balance 2 hrs cold soak before pressing in a traditional basket press. Barrel fermented in 400L and 700L French oak barrels, about 11% new for 10 months. Lightly fined with bentonite (natural clay) and bottled by hand unfiltered. Production: 855 x 12 x 750ml; 72 x 1,5L; 18 x 3L.
Food Pairing fish, seafood
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+27 (0)21 880 1398
Owner
David Trafford

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