Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 3.3 g/L
pH 3.37
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Granite-based soils with large sandstone fragments and a coarse free-draining topsoil fraction
Elevation 300.0 meters
Vine Age planted 1980
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Bunch
Natural Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 10 months
Oak Types older French oak barrels
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Located on the foothills of the Simonsberg Mountain in Stellenbosch. The vineyard was planted in 1980 at 300m altitude, originally destined as a rootstock trial, and contains no less than 32 rootstocks within 0.3 hectares. Large sandstone fragments on the surface contribute to a coarse free-draining topsoil fraction. Grapes were delicately whole-bunch pressed and only the free-run juice was fermented in older French oak barrels. The wine matured on the lees for 10 months prior to bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: citrus, lime, salty sea air
Palate: layered, more-ish, gentle oak, intense citrus finish, refreshing acidity, quiet persistence
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
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Owner
Etienne Terblanche and Stephanie Wiid
Cellarmaster
Stephanie Wiid