2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
pH 3.48
Total Acidity 5.19 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties 63% Palomino, 37% Verdelho
Region Piekenierskloof
Elevation 550.0 meters
Fermentation Vessels Beeswax-lined Limpopo-clay vessels
Sulfites 103.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Volume 875 bottles
Bottles875
Production Details Fruit came from Piekenierskloof bush vines more than 55 years old and was hand-harvested; whole bunches were placed in beeswax-lined Limpopo-clay vessels, where the juice fermented with the skins. The producer identifies the source as a 1965 bush-vine vineyard and describes putting whole bunches—including stems, skins, pips and juice—into large clay vessels, then foot-stomping to break the berries. Finished-wine free SO2 was 27 mg/L and volatile acidity was 0.63 g/L.
Tasting Notes Light pink tinge; blossom, orange, beeswax, honey, peach and spice aromas; coating yet fresh palate with citrus peel, blossom and spice; complex finish with mild acidity.
Food Pairing Shellfish and other seafood, salads, spicy dishes, and mild or hard cheeses.
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wine-SearcherLWIN 2683535 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
The BLANKBOTTLE Winery, Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 82 872 8658
Email
Owner
Pieter Walser
Cellarmaster
Pieter Walser