Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.89%
Residual Sugar 3.2 g/L
pH 3.21
Total Acidity 7.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Blanc
Pinot Noir49%
Chardonnay48%
Pinot Meunier2.4%
Pinot Blanc0.6%
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 grapes are carefully handpicked and placed into bins. These whole bunches are then gently pressed in pneumatic presses, extracting the purest juices known as the cuvee. Following an overnight settling period, the juice undergoes fermentation in stainless steel tanks at approximately 15-17 C using specially selected yeast strains. To enhance the wine's complexity, a portion of the Chardonnay is fermented in older French oak barrels. Malolactic fermentation is intentionally avoided to preserve the wine's freshness. Expert blending precedes bottling. After fermentation in the bottle, the wine ages on the lees for a minimum of 20 months before disgorgement.
Tasting Notes
Nose: green apple, pear
Palate: fruit-driven, mineral, 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)