Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 1.4 g/L
pH 3.2
Total Acidity 6.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Stellenbosch
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Malolactic Fermentation 50%
Oak Aging 10 months
Lees Aging 10 months
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Sulfites 76.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Grapes were hand-picked in the early morning at Cavalli in three separate pickings. Grapes were wholebunch pressed and settled overnight to achieve good clarity of juice. The juice was sent to barrel and inoculated in three separate batches. Fermentation was completed in barrel and the wine kept on its lees until bottling. The wine remained in 225L French oak barrels on its lees for 10 months before blending, of which 25% were first fill barrels. The barrels were battonaged monthly. During this time 50% malolactic fermentation took place, offering a delicate buttery character and roundness to the mouthfeel, while the remaining malic acid helps to keep a fresh bright acidity.
Tasting Notes
lime, orange, nectarine, pineapple, mango, spice, vanilla, brioche
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Website
Address
R44 Highway (Strand Road), Stellenbosch, 7129, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 855 3218
Email
Cellarmaster
Rianie Strydom