Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 4.5 g/L
pH 3.34
Total Acidity 6.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Olifants River
Elevation 530.0 meters
Vine Age planted 1982; 35+ years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 1000 litre oak barrels
Closure Cork
Production Details Dry land bush vines on the Arbeideind farm of Basie van Lill, planted in 1982 on own roots, about 530 metres above sea level and 35km from the West Coast. Grapes are hand-picked, cooled overnight, and delivered to the winery the next morning. Free run juice was cold settled overnight, then fermented in 2nd and 3rd fill French 1000 litre oak barrels and left on the fine lees with regular battonage. Old Vine Project vineyard.
Tasting Notes
citrus, tropical notes, toast
Food Pairing white meat dishes
Producer Information
Website
Address
Birdfield Farm, N7 P.O. Box 8, Klawer, 8145, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)27 216 1530
Email
Cellarmaster
Christo Beukes