Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.25%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.36
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Hutton – decomposed granite
Harvest Dates 22 - 28th February
Brix at Harvest 22.5°
Grape Clone CY3, CY5
Vine Age Planted 1985, 1986
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 10 months
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 228L
Production Details Yield: Approximately 5 t/ha. Vintage conditions: Very hot and dry vintage, resulting in an early start to the picking, with different varieties ripening at the same time. A tough vintage for the winery crews! Winemaking: De-stalk, crush, pressed, settled in horizontal stainless steel tanks and fermented in 228 L French oak barrels. Wood maturation: 10 months in French oak barrels, 30% new, balance in 3rd/4th fill.
Tasting Notes
fruit, green, light straw, marmalade
Food Pairing lobster, tuna, chicken, pork
Producer Information
Website
Address
Helshoogte Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 885 1924
Email
Owner
Gyles Webb
Cellarmaster
Rudi Schultz