Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 3.1 g/L
pH 3.21
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Drinking Window Drink now, or within 4-5 years from vintage.
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Oakleaf soil profile, 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
golden colour, citrus, stone fruit, oak spice, creamy notes, fresh acidity
Food Pairing local yellowtail on the grill, Dijon-Tarragon creamy chicken dish
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin SA 2020 Report: 93
Tim Atkin SA 2020 Report93
Miguel Chan95
Platter Guide 20214.5 Stars
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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