2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.29
Total Acidity 6.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay, clones CY548 and CY96
Classification Sutherland Reserve Collection
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Tukulu
Harvest Dates 23–25 February 2021
Vine Age Planted in 2004
Fermentation Vessels 228 L French oak barrels
Oak Types French oak; 100% new
Barrel Size 228
Production Details Five exceptional barrels selected; Lalvin M yeast; fermentation at 17°C; supplementary drip irrigation; 2,500 vines/ha; 7-wire Perold trellising; harvest yield 6.9 t/ha; grapes harvested at 22.3°B, 8.2 g/L acidity and pH 3.2.
Tasting Notes Chalky minerality, subtle brioche, grapefruit essence, softened oak and lingering refined acidity
Food Pairing Forest mushroom risotto with truffle oil and Parmesan
Producer Information
Website
Address
Helshoogte Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 885 1924
Email
Owner
Gyles Webb
Cellarmaster
Rudi Schultz