Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 2.9 g/L
pH 3.18
Total Acidity 7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Chardonnay86%
Pinot Noir14%
Drinking Window 2023 onwards
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Sweetwater, Tukulu, Dundee, Pinedene
Elevation 100.0 meters
Orientation South-North To East-West
Harvest Dates January 16-22, 2015
Vine Age 12-16 years
Fermentation Vessels Tank, Oak Barrel
Oak Types French
Disgorgement Date 10 Feb 2020
Closure Cork
Production Details The wine went through malo-lactic fermentation and spent a further 5 months in tank on its primary lees before it was sweetened again and inoculated for the fermentation in bottle. 9% of the wine was transferred to 205 liter second fill French oak barrel halfway through fermentation and aged for 5 months. The wine spent 55 months on its lees in bottle before it was riddled by hand and disgorged on 10 Feb 2020.
Tasting Notes
iodine-like minerality, fresh ocean breeze, freshly crushed oyster shells, biscuity allure, ladylike elegance, yeasty flavours, freshly baked bread, lemon cream, Pink Lady apples, citrus, pineapple, gooseberries, honey
Food Pairing tempura oysters, deep fried fish, Asian food, sashimi, avocado, freshly baked bread, fresh tomato and goat's cheese, warm lemon and thyme chicken dish, steamed vegetables like parsnips, fennel or asparagus, acidic and salty cheeses such as goat's milk cheese or feta
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Lourensford Ave, Somerset West, 7130, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 847 2200
Email
Owner
Dr Christo Wiese
Cellarmaster
Hannes Nel