Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.62%
Residual Sugar 3.12 g/L
pH 3.22
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Stellenbosch
Vineyard Yield 56 hL/ha
Brix at Harvest 24.0°
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Stainless Steel Tank
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225 L, 300 L
Production Details The grapes were lightly crushed (juice yield of 56hl/ha – only free-run juice used) and the juice was allowed to settle overnight. A combination of natural yeast and careful inoculation was used in making this wine. The juice with the fluffy lees was then partially fermented in 225 L & 300 L French oak barrels as well as stainless steel tanks. Fermentation took place at 14 ºC and was monitored daily. The Chardonnay matured in a range of 1st to 4th fill 225 L barrels for up to ten months on the lees: thereafter it was racked, stabilised, lightly filtered and bottled.
Tasting Notes
Nose: sweet vanilla, almonds, clean tropical fruit
Palate: rich, full fruit flavours, white peach, apricot, grapefruit, vanilla backing
Critics Ratings Stephen Tanzer's Wine Cellar: 90
Stephen Tanzer's Wine Cellar90
Wine Spectator89
Wine Advocate89
Platter's Guide4 stars
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Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa