2026 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.18
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc; clones 316D, 316A, 317A and 7A
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Bokkeveld shale
Harvest Dates 11 February–25 February 2026
Vine Age Vines planted in 2003 and 2005
Fermentation Vessels Fermentation tanks
Pressing Method Grapes Were Gently Destemmed And Cooled Through A Mash Cooler Before The Press Cycle; Pressed Juice Was Transferred To A Holding Tank.
Production Details Yield 10.41 t/ha; fruit cooled with the mash cooler set at 5°C; pectolytic enzymes and a small SO2 addition used; juice clarified by flotation; commercial-yeast fermentation at 14°C.
Tasting Notes Lime, citrus, ripe gooseberry, subtle herbal and floral notes; vibrant, mineral-driven palate with fine texture, bright acidity and a long, focused finish.
Food Pairing Aperitif; fresh cheeses such as goat's cheese; oysters; shellfish; lightly cooked white fish such as cod or trout.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Helshoogte Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 885 1924
Email
Owner
Gyles Webb
Cellarmaster
Rudi Schultz