Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.25
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Drinking Window 2026-2032+
Region Olifants River
Soil Weathered table mountain sandstone formations
Vineyard Yield 23 hL/ha
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Foudre
Pressing Method Whole Bunch Press
Lees Aging 1 year
Oak Types foudre
Sulfites 78.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Grapes picked in 20kg crates and cooled before processing. Whole bunch pressing (3 hours with settling in tank). Natural fermentation in old foudres, 1-6 months duration, sometimes continuing into spring. Malolactic fermentation often completes during aging. Wine left on lees for entire 12 months. 50mg/L SO2 added 2 weeks prior to bottling. Bottled from lees.
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
Aprilskloof Rd, Paardeberg, Malmesbury 7299
Phone
+27 22 482 3138
Email
Owner
Eben Sadie
Cellarmaster
Eben Sadie