Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.25%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.4
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Drinking Window Up to 10 years of further cellaring after vintage
Region Stellenbosch
Elevation 170.0 meters
Orientation North East
Grape Clone 95C
Oak Aging 11 months
Oak Details 35% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak35%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 500 liter
Serving Temperature 12-14°C · 54-57°F
Production Details The grapes were hand picked in three stages, ranging from 19.5°B through 23°B. The lot that was picked first, serves to provide freshness and acidity, while the riper lots lend fresh citrus fruit, structure and creaminess to the wine. The wine was aged for eleven months in 35% new 500 liter French oak barrels, with the balance second and third fill. The barrel ageing process happened with minimum intervention and batonage, so as not to overshadow the delicate characteristics of the wine. The wine spend 12 months overall in the barrel.
Tasting Notes
minerality, ripe pears, honeysuckle, orange peel, apples, honey, creamy, fruity
Food Pairing lightly grilled salmon, roast fowl, creamy curry
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Producer Information
Website
Address
R44, Raithby, 7601, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 855 14 22
Email
Owner
Saager family
Cellarmaster
Aldert Nieuwoudt