Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 4.2 g/L
pH 3.47
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Clovelly (deep yellow sand)
Orientation South-South-West
Sites Stellenbosch, Helderberg
Vine Age old bush vines
Fermentation Vessels French Oak Barrel, Stainless Steel Tank
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 9 months
Lees Aging 9 months
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Mature unirrigated vineyards with controlled yields. Yield approx. 4-6 tons from low-trellis old bush vines. One batch was naturally fermented in French oak barrels and a second batch fermented in stainless steel to preserve freshness and fruit. Barrel and tank fermented, then matured on secondary lees for 9 months in French oak with 20% new oak. Style: Rich and Ripe (Oak influenced).
Tasting Notes
Nose: melon, spicy baked apple
Palate: mineral, honeycomb, caramel, delicate oak, vanilla, complex, soft
Food Pairing spicy dishes, full flavoured fish, chicken dishes, crayfish, prawns
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 91 points
Tim Atkin91 points
Decanter World Wine AwardsBest in Show (97 points)
Greg Sherwood MW Wine Safari94 points
Producer Information
Website
Address
Helderberg Mountain, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 855 2374
Email
Owner
Ken Forrester
Cellarmaster
Ken Forrester