Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.29
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Classification Estate Wine of Origin Stellenbosch
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite, Loam
Elevation 195.0 meters
Orientation South
Grapes Picked February 21, 2019
Brix at Harvest 22.4°
Estate Grown Yes
Grape Clone Montpellier
Vine Age 36 years old
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Clay Amphora
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Oak Aging 8 months
Lees Aging 6 months
Oak Details 78% Third Fill Oak
Third Fill Oak78%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 228L, 400L
Production Details The juice was fermented in a combination of oak barrels and Italian clay amphorae. 78% of the juice was barrel-fermented in 228L 3rd & 4th fill French Oak barrels and 22% in 400L clay amphorae for a period of 8 months. Amphora has the natural ability to keep the lees in constant suspension during fermentation. This was followed by malolactic fermentation in both the amphora and barrel, and matured "sur-lie" for 6 months with occasional "barrel rolling" to add richness to the palate. Six barrels were naturally fermented. No sulphur was added during the course of vinification and only at final bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: angelica, quince, orchard fruits
Palate: crystalline fruit, bright acidity, savoury, ethereal finish
Critics Ratings Platter's by Diners Club Wine Guide 2021: 4.5 stars
Platter's by Diners Club Wine Guide 20214.5 stars
Tim Atkin92 points
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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)