Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.37
Total Acidity 5.1 g/L
Grape Varieties Chardonnay, Roussanne, Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Semillon
Chardonnay25%
Roussanne25%
Chenin Blanc20%
Viognier20%
Semillon10%
Drinking Window 2027
Region Paarl
Brix at Harvest 22.0°
Vine Age 13 to 29 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Amphora
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 12 months
Lees Aging 1 year
Production Details Harvested at 22-23 Balling, pressed as whole bunches and naturally fermented in 500-litre oak barrels. 20% was fermented as whole bunches in amphora, then the wine stayed on the lees for 12 months with regular battonage.
Tasting Notes
Nose: violets, peach, frangipani
Palate: pear, golden apple, spicy apricot, clementine, minerality, creamy finish
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Lustigan Road, Klein Drakenstein, Paarl, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 863 1976
Email
Owner
Johnathan Grieve
Cellarmaster
Corné Marais