Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.19%
Residual Sugar 1.6 g/L
pH 3.37
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Stellenbosch
Harvest Dates Jan 20 - Mar 29, 2022
Fermentation Vessels Fermentation Tank, 225L Barrels, 400L Clayvers, 300L Barrels
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Oak Aging 8 months
Oak Types neutral oak
Barrel Size 225L barrels, 400L Clayvers, 300L barrels
Bottling Date January 2023
Production Details Ideal winter conditions that supplemented water reserves and contributed to even growth provided an excellent foundation for the 2022 crop. Due to a cool, wet spring, budding was seven to 14 days later than normal, but consistently good and even. The cool weather also delayed initial shoot growth. Most vines started to catch up by flowering, which occurred about five days later than usual. All grapes were hand picked at optimal ripeness and brought to the cellar in 500kg bins. Here they were whole-bunch pressed using a very slow and gentle pressing cycle. The juice was settled for 24-48 hours and racked to a fermentation tank where commercial yeasts were added. After the onset of fermentation, the must was moved to different fermentation vessels including 225L barrels, 400L Clayvers and 300L barrels where fermentation ran its course. Regular topping and batonage was done during the maturation process that lasted 8 months. The wine was blended and lightly filtered before bottling in January 2023. 190 9L cases produced.
Tasting Notes
honeyed spice, custard apple, stony, intense, well structured, generous palate weight, bone dry savoury finish
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Phone
+27 84 501 9472
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Owner
Adi Badenhorst / Du Bois Family
Cellarmaster
Mario