Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.39
Total Acidity 6.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Hutton – decomposed granite
Harvest Dates 15 - 27th January
Brix at Harvest 22.0°
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: 7-11 t/ha. Vintage conditions: The 2015 was the earliest recorded vintage to date! Cool summer days with very little rain, resulted in ideal growing conditions for the vines. Winemaking: De-stalked, crushed, pressed & settled in horizontal stainless steel tanks before the clear juice was fermented in 228 L French oak barrels. Wood maturation: 10 months in French oak barrels, 35% new, and the balance in 3rd/4th fill.
Tasting Notes
Nose: ripe peach, grapefruit marmalade, blossoms, complex yeasty flavours complement the toasty oak in the wine
Palate: is clean with a lovely texture, long finish
Food Pairing lobster, tuna, chicken, pork
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin MW: 92 Points
Tim Atkin MW92 Points
Producer Information
Website
Address
Helshoogte Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 885 1924
Email
Owner
Gyles Webb
Cellarmaster
Rudi Schultz