Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 5.4 g/L
pH 2.87
Total Acidity 8.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Assyrtiko
Assyrtiko100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite, Loam
Elevation 200.0 meters
Orientation North
Harvest Dates February 26, 2024
Brix at Harvest 23.2°
Estate Grown Yes
Grape Clone DA12566K
Vine Age 5 years old
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Small Basket Press, Gentle Pressing
Lees Aging 3 months
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details After hand picking the Assyrtiko, the grapes were placed in a small basket press and underwent gentle pressing followed by cold settling of the juice for 2 days. The juice was fermented in stainless steel tanks to ensure the expression of pure varietal character and kept on the lees for 3 months before being racked. The wine is unfiltered.
Tasting Notes
Nose: citrus peel, green, crunchy stone fruit, steely acidity
Palate: flinty, intense mouthfeel, distinctive mineral salinity, bright, savory finish
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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)