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
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Simonsberg Region, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Email
Owner
Abrie Beeslaar
Cellarmaster
Abrie Beeslaar