Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 3.2 g/L
pH 3.34
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Drinking Window now, or within 4-5 years from vintage
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Oakleaf pro soil prole, Mainly decomposed granite
Elevation 400.0 meters
Vine Age planted 2014
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Lees Aging 9 months
Oak Details 15% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak15%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 500L, 225L
Production Details Hand-picked and whole bunch pressed. Fermented in French Oak barrels, a combination of 500l and 225l - 15% new wood. Wine left on its lees for nine months, before blending and bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: crisp apples, citrus, stone fruit, quince, subtle nuances of oak
Palate: well-structured, elegant, well-balanced, mineral touch
Food Pairing local yellowtail on the grill, Dijon-Tarragon creamy chicken dish
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin SA 2020 Report: 93pts
Tim Atkin SA 2020 Report93pts
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Knorhoek Road (off the R44), Stellenbosch 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 888 4600
Email
Owner
Nora and Victor Sperling
Cellarmaster
Roelof Lotriet