2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
pH 3.18
Total Acidity 6.64 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Verdelho 100%
Region Stellenbosch
Elevation 122.0 meters
Orientation West-Facing Slope
Fermentation Vessels Concrete egg-shaped tanks and older French oak barrels
Pressing Method Whole-Bunch Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types Older French oak barrels
Sulfites 108.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Diam
Production Details Single-vineyard, trellised Verdelho from Lower Helderberg, Stellenbosch. The grapes were picked at optimal ripeness, cooled overnight to 4°C, whole-bunch pressed the following morning, and spontaneously fermented in concrete egg-shaped tanks and older French oak barrels. The wine received one sulfur addition in deep winter, matured for 10 months on the lees, and was then blended and bottled. The finished wine analysis also lists free SO2 at 24 mg/L and volatile acidity at 0.57 g/L.
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2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
pH 3.18
Total Acidity 6.64 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Verdelho
Verdelho100%
Region Stellenbosch
Elevation 122.0 meters
Orientation West-Facing Slope
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Egg, Old French Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Bunch Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 10 months
Sulfites 108.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Diam
Production Details Single vineyard trellised Verdelho on the Helderberg in Lower Helderberg, Stellenbosch. Grapes were cooled overnight to 4C, pressed as whole bunches, fermented spontaneously in concrete egg-shaped tanks and older French oak barrels, received one sulfur addition in deep winter, then spent 10 months on the lees before blending and bottling. Free SO2 24 mg/l and volatile acidity 0.57 g/l were listed on the official page.
Tasting Notes Ripe stone fruit, a hint of spice, concentrated and juicy fruit, mineral character, and refreshing acidity
Food Pairing Aperitif; light fish dishes; salads; asparagus; mild and hard cheeses
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 1.7 g/L
pH 3.26
Total Acidity 6.36 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Verdelho
Verdelho100%
Region Stellenbosch
Elevation 122.0 meters
Orientation West-Facing Slope
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Egg, Old French Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Bunch Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 10 months
Sulfites 66.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Single vineyard trellised Verdelho on the Helderberg in Lower Helderberg, Stellenbosch. Grapes were cooled overnight to 4C, pressed as whole bunches, fermented spontaneously in concrete egg-shaped tanks and older French oak barrels, received one sulfur addition in deep winter, then spent 10 months on the lees before blending and bottling.
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 1.7 g/L
pH 3.23
Total Acidity 6.62 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Verdelho
Verdelho100%
Region Stellenbosch
Elevation 122.0 meters
Orientation West-Facing Slope
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Egg, Old French Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Bunch Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 10 months
Sulfites 90.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Single vineyard trellised Verdelho on the Helderberg in Lower Helderberg, Stellenbosch. Grapes were cooled overnight to 4C, pressed as whole bunches, fermented spontaneously in concrete egg-shaped tanks and older French oak barrels, received one sulfur addition in deep winter, then spent 10 months on the lees before blending and bottling. Free SO2 31 mg/l and volatile acidity 0.47 g/l were listed on the official page.
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 3.33 g/L
pH 3.2
Total Acidity 5.93 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Verdelho
Verdelho100%
Region Stellenbosch
Elevation 122.0 meters
Orientation West-Facing Slope
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Egg, Old French Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Bunch Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 10 months
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Single vineyard trellised Verdelho on the Helderberg in Lower Helderberg, Stellenbosch. Grapes were cooled overnight to 4C, pressed as whole bunches, fermented spontaneously in concrete egg-shaped tanks and older French oak barrels, received one sulfur addition in deep winter, then spent 10 months on the lees before blending and bottling.
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.29 g/L
pH 3.22
Total Acidity 6.78 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Verdelho
Verdelho100%
Region Stellenbosch
Elevation 122.0 meters
Orientation West-Facing Slope
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Egg, Old French Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Bunch Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 10 months
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Volume 914 bottles
Bottles914
Production Details Single vineyard trellised Verdelho on the Helderberg in Lower Helderberg, Stellenbosch. Grapes were cooled overnight to 4C, pressed as whole bunches, fermented spontaneously in concrete egg-shaped tanks and older French oak barrels, received one sulfur addition in deep winter, then spent 10 months on the lees before blending and bottling.
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.37
Total Acidity 5.33 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Verdelho
Verdelho100%
Region Stellenbosch
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Volume 500 bottles
Bottles500
Production Details Official page identifies this as 100% Stellenbosch Verdelho from Lower Helderberg.
2014 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Verdelho
Verdelho100%
Region Stellenbosch
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Official page lists the vintage as 2014 and describes the wine as a straight Verdelho from Lower Helderberg, Stellenbosch that is not available every year.
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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