2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.43
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay, clone ER 166
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Hutton soil derived from decomposed granite
Harvest Dates 18 February 2019
Vine Age Vines planted in 1985
Fermentation Vessels 228 L French oak barrels; juice was settled beforehand in horizontal stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Grapes Were Destemmed And Crushed, Given Overnight Skin Contact, Then Pressed
Oak Types French oak; 15% new, remainder second- and third-fill
Barrel Size 228
Production Details Supplementary drip irrigation; harvested at 21.8 °B with 6.66 g/L acidity and pH 3.53; fermented with Lalvin M yeast at about 17 °C.
Tasting Notes Fragrant lime and floral aromas; elegant palate with delicate fruit, yeasty notes, and a long finish
Food Pairing Shellfish or carpaccio; suited to delicate, fine food
Producer Information
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Address
Helshoogte Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 885 1924
Email
Owner
Gyles Webb
Cellarmaster
Rudi Schultz