Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 1.4 g/L
pH 3.24
Total Acidity 6.3 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 22nd 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: 2016 was generally a warm and dry vintage, an exceptionally dry winter followed by a warm and windy January resulted in decreased crop levels among all varietals. 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: 91 Points
Tim Atkin MW91 Points
Producer Information
Website
Address
Helshoogte Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 885 1924
Email
Owner
Gyles Webb
Cellarmaster
Rudi Schultz