Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.89%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.16
Total Acidity 6.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Roussanne, Verdelho
Chenin Blanc84%
Viognier14%
Roussanne2%
Verdelho2%
Drinking Window 2021-2025
Region Malgas
Soil Slate, Rolled stones
Vine Age 9 and 14 years old
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Maceration 2 days
Oak Aging 10 months
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 400L, 700L
Bottling Date 28/01/2020
Sulfites 79.0 ppm
Unfiltered Yes
Fining Agents bentonite
Production Details Handpicked and sorted in the vineyards, it is done early morning to ensure cool grapes arrive at the cellar. In 2019 we did do more whole-bunch pressing, in a basket press and about 20% gentle crushing and soaking (2 hours). The juice is barrel fermented in 400 and 700L French oak barrels, about 10% new oak for 10 months, and left on the lees, which adds a lot of texture and balance. Lightly fined with bentonite, unfiltered, and bottled by hand. Production: 851 x 12, 90 x 1.5L.
Tasting Notes
Nose: caramelised pineapple, stony, savoury, fennel, rosemary
Palate: honey, salted liquorice, peach pith, apple, pear skins, slate, minerality
Food Pairing butter chicken curry