2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 4.7 g/L
pH 3.34
Total Acidity 6.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Drinking Window 2-3 years from bottling
Region Paarl
Soil Mostly decomposed granite
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Lees Aging 9 months
Production Details Grapes were cold soaked prior to pressing. A slow cold fermentation was conducted in stainless-steel tanks using selected yeast strains. The wine was kept on the fermentation lees for nine months with regular stirring to promote richness and flavour.
Tasting Notes
stone fruit, white peach, tropical fruit
Food Pairing grilled seafood, roast chicken, creamy pasta dishes, soft cheeses, spicy Asian cuisine, fresh salads
Vintages
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 5.2 g/L
pH 3.33
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc
Chenin Blanc86%
Grenache Blanc14%
Drinking Window 2-3 years
Region Paarl
Soil Mostly decomposed granite
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Maceration 0.5 days
Oak Aging 11 months
Lees Aging 11 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 500L, 300L
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details 12-hour skin contact. 67% Cold fermented in stainless steel tanks with selected yeast strains. 33% wild fermented in used oak barrels. Kept on fine lees for 11 months. 33% fermented in third and fourth filled 500L & 300L French oak barrels for 11 months.
Tasting Notes
aromatic bouquet, stone fruit-forward character, white peach, nectarine, crisp, refreshing finish
Food Pairing spicy Thai noodle stir fry, pan-seared scallops with a mango salsa
Producer Information
Website
Address
Rhebokskloof, Noord Agter - Paarl, Windmeul, 7623, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 869 8386
Email
Cellarmaster
Rolanie Lotz