2012 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.8%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.04
Total Acidity 7.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon; proportions not stated
Region Stellenbosch
Orientation Upper Southern Slopes Of Simonsberg Mountain
Harvest Dates Sémillon: 10 February 2012; Sauvignon Blanc: late February to early March 2012
Fermentation Vessels Sauvignon Blanc in 500 L light-toast barrels; Sémillon in 225 L medium-toast barriques
Pressing Method Only Free-Run Juice Was Used
Oak Types Oak barrels/barriques; approximately 30% new for Sauvignon Blanc and 50% new for Sémillon
Barrel Size 500 L for Sauvignon Blanc; 225 L for Sémillon
Production Details 80 six-bottle cases produced; 60 cases auctioned; 750 mL bottles.
Tasting Notes Honeydew melon, passionfruit, lemongrass, white flowers, toasted brioche, marzipan, toasted almonds and pine nuts; full, rich and long-textured