Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.96%
Residual Sugar 3.1 g/L
pH 3.37
Total Acidity 6.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Viognier
Viognier100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Granite/tukulu (decomposed granite)/table mountain sandstone
Orientation South West
Brix at Harvest 24.5°
Grape Clone VR 1A on R110
Vine Age planted 2001
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel Tank, Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 9 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Bottling Date August 11, 2025
Production Details In keeping with previous vintages, the juice was fermented at between 13-15°C in tank for the first day. After the first day the juice is then transferred to barrel to complete the fermentation in barrel. After maturation in a small percentage 1st fill, but mainly 2nd and 3rd fill French 225L oak barrels for 9 months the wine is given a light filtration and bottled.
Tasting Notes
Nose: passionfruit, white pear, rosewater
Palate: mineral, orange blossom, nougat
Food Pairing shellfish, seafood, veal, pork, roast chicken, curried Malay dishes
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
Da Capo Vineyards, Somerset West 7130, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 858 1088
Email
Cellarmaster
Reino Thiart