Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
pH 3.38
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite (hutton and glenrosa soil form)
Elevation 250.0 meters
Orientation East-Facing
Harvest Dates March 1-22, 2022
Grape Clone Burgundian & Davis
Vine Age 32 years old
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 9 months
Lees Aging 9 months
Oak Details 77% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak77%
Second Fill Oak23%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 228-litre
Production Details After de-stemming, the grapes were crushed and pressed. The juice was transferred to traditional 228-litre French oak barrels, ranging from 77% new barrels and 23% second fill, from selected Burgundian cooperages (Damy, Chassin and Rousseau), where fermentation took place. A percentage of the wine went through natural fermentation in barrel. The wine was matured "sur lie" for 9 months, with regular barrel-rolling to accentuate the rich, leesy character.
Tasting Notes
lime citrus, fragrant oak spice
Food Pairing poached veal with béarnaise sauce, butternut ravioli with mushroom sauce and truffle oil
Critics Ratings Platter Wine Guide: 5 stars (2021)
Platter Wine Guide5 stars (2021)
James Suckling90 points/ 4 stars (2021)
International Wine & Spirit Competition96 points (2020)
Platter's by Diners Club4.5 stars (2020)
National Wine ChallengePlatinum award (2019)
Top Wine SATop 10 Chardonnay classification (2019)
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Stellenbosch Kloof Road, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0) 21 881 3441
Email
Owner
Gary Jordan &
Kathy Jordan
Kathy Jordan
Cellarmaster
Gary Jordan (with Sjaak Nelson)