2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
pH 3.39
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Stellenbosch
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Foudre, Stainless Steel Tank
Oak Aging 9 months
Lees Aging 9 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 500L, 300L, 1500L
Sulfites 119.0 ppm
Production Details 30% of this wine was matured in neutral 500L and 300L barrels as well as a few 1500L foudres. Maturation was for 9 months in barrel and in tank on gross lees.
Tasting Notes
Nose: green fig, ripe peach, apricot, pear, pineapple, flint, spiced earth aromatics
Palate: sweet ripe fruit, finesse, balance, salinity, minerality
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.33
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Stellenbosch
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Foudre, Stainless Steel Tank
Oak Aging 8 months
Lees Aging 8 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 500L, 300L, 1500L
Sulfites 103.0 ppm
Production Details 30% was matured in neutral 500L and 300L French oak barrels as well as in a few 1500L foudres. Maturation was for 8 months in barrel and in tank on gross lees.
Tasting Notes
Nose: granny smith apple, peach, white pear, summer melon
Palate: sweet ripe fruit, yeasty creaminess, acidity, salinity, minerality
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.49
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Stellenbosch
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Foudre, Stainless Steel Tank
Oak Aging 6 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size Neutral French oak barrels, 1500L foudres
Sulfites 113.0 ppm
Production Details 35% fermented in a combination of neutral French oak barrels and 1500L foudres, the remaining 65% in stainless steel tanks for 6 months.
Tasting Notes
Nose: green fig, ripe peach, apricot, pear, pineapple, flint, spiced earthiness
Palate: finesse, balance, freshness, natural acidity, fruit allure
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.46
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Stellenbosch
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Foudre, Stainless Steel Tank
Oak Types French
Barrel Size French oak barrels, 1500L foudres
Sulfites 101.0 ppm
Production Details 33% fermented in a combination of French oak barrels and 1500L foudres, the remaining 67% in stainless steel tanks. The larger-format barrel and foudre component adds an extra layer of complexity to the Steen.
Tasting Notes
Nose: vibrant fruit, abundant fruit, sweet vanilla, cinnamon
Palate: mouth-filling fruit, complexity, sweetness, maturation, voluptuous texture
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.38
Total Acidity 6.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Stellenbosch
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Foudre, Stainless Steel Tank
Lees Aging 6 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300L French oak barrels, 1500L foudres
Sulfites 122.0 ppm
Production Details Harvest began as early as possible to harness the natural acidity central to the character and freshness of Chenin Blanc. The ripening curve was very even-paced, and both components rested for 6 months on lees before bottling preparations began.
Tasting Notes
citrus rind, ripe apricot, subtle oak spice, lively acidity, firm pithy texture, creamy lees
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Producer Information
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Address
Mulderbosch Vineyards, Polkadraai Rd, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 881 8140
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