Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.04%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.62
Total Acidity 4.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Drinking Window now to 2032
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Gravelly tukulu, Estcourt, Red hutton
Harvest Dates February 10-22, 2022
Brix at Harvest 20.6°
Vine Age 16-39 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 0.08 days
Oak Aging 10 months
Lees Aging 10 months
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L, 400L, 700L casks
Bottling Date January 11, 2023
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Fining Agents bentonite
Production Details Grapes lightly crushed and allowed about 2 hours skin contact before gently pressing in a traditional basket press. Sulphur added and natural settling allowed for 2 days before. 100% Barrel fermentation with natural yeasts. All the wine was fermented and matured in 225L, 400L and 700L casks for 10 months with lees stirred as necessary to complete fermentation. 10% new French oak used. Partial malolactic fermentation. Lightly fined with bentonite – a natural clay. Bottled unfiltered on the property by hand.
Tasting Notes
quince, apple tart, apricots, honey, flint, mint
Food Pairing seafood dishes, lightly spiced chicken