2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Drinking Window up to 10 years from vintage under good storage conditions
Region Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Concrete Egg
Production Volume 25,000 bottles
Bottles25,000
Production Details Simonsberg-Stellenbosch Sur Lie Chenin Blanc. Organic wine fermented and aged with sediment in old barrels and concrete egg shaped tanks.
Certifications Organic
Tasting Notes
Nose: white nectarine, pineapple, yellow apple, star fruit, lime zest, nutmeg, lilies
Palate: spices, vanilla, apples, yellow plums, apricot, lemon meringue, creamy, zesty finish
2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Concrete Egg
Production Volume 18,000 bottles
Bottles18,000
Production Details Simonsberg-Stellenbosch Sur Lie Chenin Blanc. Organic wine fermented and aged with sediment in old barrels and concrete egg shaped tanks.
Certifications Organic
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.78%
Residual Sugar 3.4 g/L
pH 3.62
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Drinking Window up to 10 years from vintage
Region Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
Soil Oakleaf, Vilafontes
Vine Age 5-15 years on average
Fermentation Vessels Open Top Tank, Concrete Egg, Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Sulfites 100.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Extended Maceration Yes
Fining Agents None
Production Details Simonsberg-Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc from older organically farmed vineyards. Hand-picked from four Chenin blocks over a three-week period. Naturally fermented in open top tanks with extended skin contact during fermentation. No enzymes, yeast nutrients or fining agents added. After pressing, some portions were aged in concrete shaped eggs and larger format barrels for 11 months without sulphur on the gross lees. Production volume: 3,150 cases (6 x 750ml).
Certifications Organic
Tasting Notes
Nose: white nectarine, pineapple, yellow apple, dried herbs
Palate: rich, velvety, lemon, lime
Food Pairing shellfish, chicken pasta
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
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| Wine-SearcherLWIN 2429922 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
R44 Elsenburg, Stellenbosch, 7607, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 884 4656
Owner
Johann &
Paul Krige
Paul Krige
Cellarmaster
Francois Van Zyl