Latest Technical Specifications · 2024
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.27
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Grenache Blanc, Piquepoul Blanc, Roussanne, Marsanne
Grenache Blanc38%
Piquepoul Blanc25%
Roussanne25%
Marsanne12%
Region Paarl
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Malolactic Fermentation 80%
Oak Types French Oak
Barrel Size 500L
Used Oak Only Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Grenache Blanc 38% / Piquepoul Blanc 25% / Roussanne 25% / Marsanne 12%. Grapes picked at different stages, pre-cooled, whole-bunch pressed. Spontaneous fermentation; barrel-fermented in old 500L French oak. Portion of Grenache whole-bunch fermented for 7 days on stems. 80% malolactic fermentation. Aged 1 year in barrel prior to blending, 4 months in bottle before release.
Vintages
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.27
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Grenache Blanc, Piquepoul Blanc, Roussanne, Marsanne
Grenache Blanc38%
Piquepoul Blanc25%
Roussanne25%
Marsanne12%
Region Paarl
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Malolactic Fermentation 80%
Oak Types French Oak
Barrel Size 500L
Used Oak Only Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Grenache Blanc 38% / Piquepoul Blanc 25% / Roussanne 25% / Marsanne 12%. Grapes picked at different stages, pre-cooled, whole-bunch pressed. Spontaneous fermentation; barrel-fermented in old 500L French oak. Portion of Grenache whole-bunch fermented for 7 days on stems. 80% malolactic fermentation. Aged 1 year in barrel prior to blending, 4 months in bottle before release.
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 3.2 g/L
pH 3.37
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Grenache Blanc, Piquepoul Blanc, Roussanne, Marsanne
Grenache Blanc
Piquepoul Blanc
Roussanne
Marsanne
Region Paarl
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Pre-Cooled Whole-Bunch Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Malolactic Fermentation 80%
Oak Aging 12 months
Bottle Aging 6 months (182 days)
Oak Types Old French oak barrels
Barrel Size 500L
Used Oak Only Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Cork & Wax Seal
Production Details Blend of Grenache Blanc, Piquepoul Blanc, Roussanne, and Marsanne. Grapes were picked at different stages, pre-cooled, and whole-bunch pressed before spontaneous fermentation. Barrel fermented and aged in old 500L French oak barrels. A portion of the Grenache was whole-bunch fermented for added texture and complexity. 80% malolactic fermentation. Aged for 1 year in barrel prior to blending and bottling, then 6 months in bottle before release.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Asian pear, white honey, blossom, crushed chalk
Palate: quince, apple, melon, salted butterscotch, honeycomb, peaches and cream, lemon
Producer Information
Website
Address
Brookdale Estate, Hawequa Road, Paarl, Western Cape, 7646, South Africa
Phone
+27 76 400 0229