Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.2
Total Acidity 7.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Hutton - decomposed granite
Harvest Dates 1 - 14 February 2023
Brix at Harvest 21.9°
Grape Clone 133 ER, SV 316D, 159C, 11R and 7A
Vine Age planted 1985, 1993, 1997, 2002 and 2007
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Destemmed
Production Details Rootstock: R99 and R110 Plant density: 2100 to 3200 vines per hectare Trellising: Perold, vertical hedge Pruning: 2-bud spurs every 15cm Yield: 8.2 t/ha Irrigation: Supplementary drip Vintage notes: Drier conditions limited berry mass and subsequently yields, but also ensured outstanding quality. Yeasts: Vin 7 / Alchemy 2 / X-Thiol Fermentation temperature: 15 °C Method: De-stalked, crushed, pressed, settled & fermented in stainless steel tanks.
Tasting Notes
zesty citrus, tropical fruits, green apple
Food Pairing salads, oysters, scallops, chicken
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Helshoogte Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 885 1924
Email
Owner
Gyles Webb
Cellarmaster
Rudi Schultz