Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2024 / 750ml | ≈ $30.12Original ZAR 495.00≈ €26.80 · £22.64 | journeysend.co.za ↗ |
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 3.9 g/L
pH 3.33
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Tukulu and oakleaf
Elevation 200.0 meters
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 10 months
Lees Aging 10 months
Oak Details 15% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak15%
Oak Types French Oak
Barrel Size 228L and 300L
Serving Temperature 10-12°C · 50-54°F
Production Details Fermented at 16–19°C in 228L and 300L French oak barrels (15% new). 10 months on fine lees with frequent batonnage. Vineyard located 7km from the ocean at 200m elevation.
Tasting Notes
Nose: stone fruit, citrus, lemongrass, tropical fruit, smoky spice
Palate: mineral, fresh acidity, creamy finish
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 93 2025
Tim Atkin93 2025
James Suckling93 2025
VeritasGold 2024
Global Chardonnay Masters97+ 2023
Vintages
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.9 g/L
pH 3.42
Total Acidity 6.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Drinking Window Enjoy now. Will gracefully age and reward cellaring for up to 7 years.
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Tukulu, Oakleaf
Elevation 200.0 meters
Harvest Dates 7 February - 21 February 2023
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 10 months
Lees Aging 10 months
Oak Details 15% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak15%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 228L and 300L barrels
Production Details The grapes were handpicked from Chardonnay vines selected each year by vineyard drone footage. Alternative sides of the trellis were picked two weeks apart, with the morning-sun side contributing fresh citrus notes and the afternoon-sun side adding riper character. Following mixed whole bunch and destemmed pressing, only free run juice was used and clarified through flotation settling. Fermentation took place in 300L and 228L French oak barrels at 16-19C. Following partial malolactic fermentation, the wine remained on fine lees with frequent stirring for 10 months and only the best barrels were selected.
Tasting Notes
stone fruit, citrus, lemongrass, tropical fruit, smoky spice, mineral, creamy finish
Critics Ratings Global Chardonnay Masters: 97+ (2023)
Global Chardonnay Masters97+ (2023)
VeritasGold (2024)
MichelangeloGold (2024)
Producer Information
Website
Address
Sir Lowry's Pass Road, Somerset West 7130, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 200 2698
Email
Owner
Gabb family (Roger Gabb, Chairman; Rollo Gabb, MD)
Cellarmaster
Kaylin Willscott (Assistant Winemaker)