Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 3.4 g/L
pH 3.27
Total Acidity 7.1 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 16 February 2022
Brix at Harvest 21.9°
Grape Clone CY3, CY5
Vine Age Planted 1989, 2000 & 2009
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: 7.5 t/ha. Vintage conditions: Wet, cool climate conditions allowed replenishment of water reserves and slow ripening period. Winemaking: De-stalked, crushed, pressed & 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, hints of peach
Palate: It is fresh with an underlying minerality but balanced by a long creamy finish, minerality, creamy finish
Food Pairing lobster, tuna, chicken, pork
Critics Ratings TIM ATKIN SOUTH AFRICA SPECIAL REPORT 2024: 94 POINTS
TIM ATKIN SOUTH AFRICA SPECIAL REPORT 202494 POINTS
Producer Information
Website
Address
Helshoogte Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 885 1924
Email
Owner
Gyles Webb
Cellarmaster
Rudi Schultz