Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 2.6 g/L
pH 3.25
Total Acidity 7.2 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 30 January - 03 March 2020
Brix at Harvest 21.3°
Grape Clone CY3 & CY5
Vine Age Planted 1989, 2000 & 2009
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Destemmed, Crushed, Small Portion Whole Bunch Pressed
Oak Aging 10 months
Oak Details 35% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak35%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 228L
Production Details Yield: 10.2 t/ha. Vintage conditions: Moderate weather during the growing season led to optimal ripening conditions allowing for evenly ripened fruit with great natural acidity and concentration of flavour. Yeast: D522. Fermentation temperature: 19 C. Winemaking: De-stalked, crushed, pressed and settled in stainless steel tanks before the clear juice was fermented in 228 L French oak barrels. Small portion whole bunch pressed. Wood maturation: 10 months in French oak barrels, 35% new, and the balance in 3rd/4th fill.
Tasting Notes
Nose: citrus, peach, nuttiness
Palate: fresh, minerality, long creamy finish
Food Pairing lobster, tuna, chicken, pork
Critics Ratings International Wine Challenge: 95 Points
International Wine Challenge95 Points
Producer Information
Website
Address
Helshoogte Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 885 1924
Email
Owner
Gyles Webb
Cellarmaster
Rudi Schultz