Non-vintage Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.93%
Residual Sugar 218 g/L
pH 3.91
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 230 kcal / glass
150ml glass230 kcal
750ml bottle1150 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc blended from the 2011, 2013 and 2014 vintages
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Keermont: deep red, Granite-based hutton soil; post house: gravelly hutton and escourt soils; helderzicht: sandy, Gravelly escourt soil
Vine Age For the 2013 component: Keermont blocks 41 and 7 years; Post House blocks 27 and 29 years; Helderzicht bush vines 29 years
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak; 50% new
Barrel Size 225
Production Details Release context: 3V (2011, 2013 & 2014). Grapes were picked at optimum ripeness, dried on racks in 70% shade for about three weeks, then re-harvested in cool mornings. The wine was racked in barrel to remove heavy sediment and lightly bentonite fined.
Tasting Notes Bright gold; dried apricot, lemon skin, flint, honey and treacle; intensely sweet yet fresh and lively, with oxidative complexity and a long, clean finish
Food Pairing After a meal or paired with desserts
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David Trafford