Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.81%
Residual Sugar 3.1 g/L
pH 3.38
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Granite, Sandstone
Elevation 100.0 meters
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Natural Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 7 months
Oak Types French
Production Details The 2020 growing season began very early, with homogenous budburst and even shoot growth. Summer was relatively mild, without the heatwaves often experienced in the Cape. The resultant crop retained high levels of natural acidity and abundant concentration of flavour. Particularly exceptional are the white wines of 2020, whilst the reds display early promise thanks to intense colour and tannin concentration. Each vineyard parcel was fermented separately, using a combination of natural yeast and careful inoculation. Of the grapes, 25% were left as whole bunch and 75% were lightly crushed and the juice was allowed to settle overnight. The wine was aged on its lees in a combination of stainless steel and French oak barrels. Malolactic fermentation commenced naturally in the barrel components but was blocked for those in stainless steel. After 7 months the final wine was before being stabilized, lightly filtered, and bottled.
Tasting Notes
Nose: stone fruit, nectarine, peach, citrus, creamy oak
Palate: bright acidity, limey freshness, rich texture, chalky, mineral length
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Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa