Technical Specifications
Alcohol 8.0%
Residual Sugar 266.1 g/L
pH 3.52
Total Acidity 8.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 225 kcal / glass
150ml glass225 kcal
750ml bottle1125 kcal
Grape Varieties Muscat D Alexandrie
Muscat D Alexandrie100%
Region Olifants River
Vine Age 35+ years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Oak Types French
Closure Screwcap
Production Details Grapes were handpicked and dried in the sun for 2 weeks. Fermentation took place in 2nd- and 3rd-fill French oak barrels. The old-vine bush-vine vineyard on Arbeideind (Basie van Lill) is part of the Old Vine Project, with vines 35+ years old. The fruit was pressed twice, the wine was left to settle naturally, then stabilized, filtered and bottled.
Food Pairing enjoy on its own, malva pudding, matured blue cheese
Critics Ratings Platter's Wine Guide: 4.5 stars
Platter's Wine Guide4.5 stars
Veritas AwardsDouble Gold 2023
Michelangelo AwardsGold 2023
Tim Atkin SA Special Report93 points
Terroir AwardsNational Winner 2022
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