Latest Technical Specifications · 2025
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
pH 3.3
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Paarl
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Partial Whole-Bunch Pressing
Natural Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 3 months
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Screwcap
Production Details Made from vineyards planted in 1993 and 2016, this wine reflects both the depth of mature vines and the vibrancy of youth. The older blocks bring layered complexity and terroir expression, while the younger vines contribute freshness and precision. Fruit is hand-selected, destemmed, crushed and pressed, with some portions whole-bunch pressed. A total of 11 pickings was done over the course of harvest to craft this wine. Natural fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks, followed by 3 months of maturation on the lees to enhance texture and depth. Prior to bottling, 5% of the blend is integrated with barrel-aged Chenin Blanc matured in seasoned oak to add further nuance and complexity.
Tasting Notes
Nose: apple blossom, honeysuckle, fig, pineapple
Palate: apple, white pear, marmalade, gooseberry, dried apple, kiwi, nectarine
2025 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
pH 3.3
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Paarl
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Partial Whole-Bunch Pressing
Natural Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 3 months
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Screwcap
Production Details Made from vineyards planted in 1993 and 2016, this wine reflects both the depth of mature vines and the vibrancy of youth. The older blocks bring layered complexity and terroir expression, while the younger vines contribute freshness and precision. Fruit is hand-selected, destemmed, crushed and pressed, with some portions whole-bunch pressed. A total of 11 pickings was done over the course of harvest to craft this wine. Natural fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks, followed by 3 months of maturation on the lees to enhance texture and depth. Prior to bottling, 5% of the blend is integrated with barrel-aged Chenin Blanc matured in seasoned oak to add further nuance and complexity.
Tasting Notes
Nose: apple blossom, honeysuckle, fig, pineapple
Palate: apple, white pear, marmalade, gooseberry, dried apple, kiwi, nectarine
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 2.8 g/L
pH 3.25
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Paarl
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Light Pressing
Lees Aging 8 months
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Screwcap
Production Details Made from vineyards planted in 2016 and 1993. The younger vineyards add a jolt of freshness and the older vines add depth and concentration, building complexity with terroir, rather than tools. Precooled fruit is destemmed and crushed before being lightly pressed. The free-run juice is settled overnight. Fermentation occurred in stainless-steel tanks. The wine is aged for 8 months on the lees. 5 percent of barrel-aged Chenin Blanc is added before bottling for added complexity.
Tasting Notes
wild flowers, dried linen, quince, twigs, bergamot, citrus, apple vibrancy, pear skin, warm hay, fynbos honey, golden apples, brioche, butter, ginger spice, pineapple, nutty
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 2 g/L
pH 3.31
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Paarl
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Light Pressing
Lees Aging 1 year
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Screwcap
Production Details Made from vineyards planted in 2016 and 1993. The younger vineyards add a jolt of freshness and the older vines add depth and concentration, building complexity with terroir, rather than tools. Pre-cooled fruit is destemmed and crushed before being lightly pressed. The free-run juice is settled overnight. Fermentation occurred in stainless-steel tanks. The wine is aged for 12 months on the lees. 5 percent of barrel-aged Chenin Blanc is added before bottling for added complexity.
Tasting Notes
frangipani, chamomile flowers, gingered quince, creamed white pear, golden spice, white pepper, tangy peaches, melon, nectarine, nougat, hazelnut, salted caramel, gingered fruit
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.56%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.43
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Paarl
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Light Pressing
Lees Aging 11 months
Oak Types Old French oak barrels
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Screwcap
Production Details The 1993 block of Chenin Blanc was picked in four batches at different degrees of ripeness. Pre-cooled fruit was destemmed and crushed. Light pressing took place and free run juice was settled overnight. Fermentation occurred in a combination of stainless steel tanks (85%) and old French oak barrels (15%) using an inoculated yeast strain. The barrels were racked and blended with the tank-fermented portion and then bottled. The final blend was made up after 11 months of ageing on the lees, followed by a light filtration before bottling.
Tasting Notes
frangipani flowers, pineapple crush, melon, mangoes, preserved lemon, vanilla pod, apple purity, pear freshness, salt, sun-baked rocks, cream lees, ruby grapefruit pithiness, lime-kissed finish
Producer Information
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Brookdale Estate, Hawequa Road, Paarl, Western Cape, 7646, South Africa
Phone
+27 76 400 0229