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 John Platter: 5 stars 2025
John Platter5 stars 2025
Tim Atkin93 2025
James Suckling93 2025
VeritasGold 2024
John Platter4.5 stars 2024
Global Chardonnay Masters97+ 2023
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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)