Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.36%
Residual Sugar 6.1 g/L
pH 3.02
Total Acidity 7.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Chardonnay53%
Pinot Noir46%
Pinot Meunier1%
Drinking Window 4 to 6 years
Region Stellenbosch
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Lees Aging 20 months
Oak Types French
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Serving Temperature 6-8°C · 43-46°F
Production Details All the grapes are handpicked in bins. The whole bunches are gently pressed in pneumatic presses to collect the purest juices called the cuvee. After settling overnight, the juice is fermented in stainless steel tanks at about 15-17 C with specially selected yeast strains. To add complexity to the wine, a portion of the Chardonnay is fermented in older French oak barrels. No malolactic fermentation is done to preserve the freshness of the wine. The wine is blended expertly before being bottled. After fermentation in the bottle, the wine is aged on the lees for at least 20 months prior to disgorgement.
Tasting Notes
Nose: green apple, pear, shortbread biscuit
Palate: fruit-driven, mineral, bright acidity, long finish
Food Pairing scrambled eggs, bobotie, fresh mussels, cake, fresh oysters, pates
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Kromme Rhee Road, Stellenbosch District, Koelenhof, 7605
Phone
+27 (0)21 888 4940
Email
Owner
Malan Family (3rd generation)