2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 35% Chenin Blanc, 35% Grenache Blanc, 30% Roussanne
Classification Stellenbosch appellation; Coastal Region
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Well-draining cape granite with high-silica fragments for the klein helderberg chenin blanc; decomposed cape granite for the voor-paardeberg grenache blanc
Vine Age Chenin Blanc vineyard planted in 1975; Grenache Blanc vineyard planted in 2011
Fermentation Vessels Old neutral oak barrels of 400 and 225 litres
Pressing Method Basket Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types Old neutral oak
Barrel Size 400 and 225
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Handpicked, destemmed, macerated on skins for one night, settled, and basket pressed; no bâtonnage; bottled with a small SO2 addition.
Tasting Notes Waxy, textured, refreshing acidity, red apple, citrus, white peach, grapefruit, sweet spice
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Klein Helderberg Road, Off R44, Stellenbosch, Western Cape 7600, South Africa
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Owner
Bernhard Bredell &
Pieter Bredell (7th generation)
Pieter Bredell (7th generation)
Cellarmaster
Bernhard Bredell