Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.81%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.52
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Malmesbury shale on deep red clay, Hutton
Orientation East-West
Harvest Dates Early February to mid February 2023
Brix at Harvest 22.0°
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Malolactic Fermentation 30%
Fining Agents Bentonite, vegecol
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Screwcap
Production Details This sixteenth Chardonnay vintage was made from five different vineyards. The cool, dry 2023 vintage produced healthy grapes. Hand-picked Chardonnay grapes from four blocks at 22 to 25 Balling were barrel fermented with partial pure yeast strain inoculation and some natural yeasts. 30% underwent malolactic fermentation. The wine was stirred twice during elevage in barrel to build a creamy, harmonious blend between wood and grape flavours, then crossflow filtered and bottled under screwcap.
Tasting Notes
lime-citrus, sourdough, cinnamon, minerality, wild white flowers, frangipani, almond blossom
Food Pairing paella, quail, pork
Critics Ratings Gold Wine Awards: Gold 2024
Gold Wine AwardsGold 2024
National Wine ChallengeDouble Platinum/Top 100 2024
Producer Information
Website
Address
P.O. Box 2033, Dennesig, 7601, South Africa
Phone
+27 83 263 4353
Email
Owner
David Finlayson
Cellarmaster
Pieter van der Merwe