2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.88%
Residual Sugar 2.9 g/L
pH 3.31
Total Acidity 6.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Drinking Window 5-6 years from vintage
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Shale and decomposed granite
Vine Age 12-17 years
Fermentation Vessels French Oak Barrels, Ceramic Pots
Pressing Method Whole Bunch Pressed
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types French Oak
Barrel Size 225L
Sulfites 122.0 ppm
Production Volume 1,408 bottles
Bottles1,408
Production Details Handpicked harvest. 48-hour settling period. 12 months on fine lees in French oak (20% new barrels, 80% aged 2-5 years). Partial malolactic fermentation. Ageing potential: 5-6 years.
Tasting Notes
Nose: citrus fruits, green apples
Palate: ripe pineapple, mineral nucleus, crisp, refreshing
Food Pairing
Critics Ratings
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.05%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.53
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Drinking Window 5-6 years from vintage
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Shale and decomposed granite
Vine Age 11-16 years
Fermentation Vessels French Oak Barrels, Ceramic Pots
Pressing Method Whole Bunch Pressed
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types French Oak
Barrel Size 225L
Sulfites 126.0 ppm
Production Volume 1,408 bottles
Bottles1,408
Production Details Handpicked harvest. 48-hour settling period. 12 months on fine lees prior to bottling in French oak (20% new barrels, remainder aged). Ageing potential: 5-6 years.
Tasting Notes
Nose: tart green apple, luscious peaches, citrus fruits, mineral essence
Palate: opulent, refined, balanced, gentle acidity, refreshing
Food Pairing
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin MW S.A. Report 2024: 94 points
Tim Atkin MW S.A. Report 202494 points
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.54
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Drinking Window 5-6 years from vintage
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Shale and decomposed granite
Vine Age 10-15 years
Fermentation Vessels French Oak Barrels, Ceramic Pots
Pressing Method Whole Bunch Pressed
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types French Oak
Barrel Size 225L
Sulfites 88.0 ppm
Production Volume 1,408 bottles
Bottles1,408
Production Details Handpicked harvest. 48-hour settling period. 12 months on fine lees in French oak (20% new barrels, remainder older). Ageing potential: 5-6 years.
Tasting Notes
Nose: white pear, ripe orange, kumquat fruit
Palate: supple, rich, textured, bright acidity, citrus fruit, subtle oak, minerality, wet river pebbles
Food Pairing
Critics Ratings
Producer Information
Website
Address
Simonsberg Region, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Email
Owner
Abrie Beeslaar
Cellarmaster
Abrie Beeslaar