2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.08
Total Acidity 7.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties 85% Semillon; 15% Sauvignon Blanc
Region Stellenbosch
Vine Age Korhaan 10 planted in 2003; Korhaan 11 planted in 1993
Fermentation Vessels 225-liter French oak barrels
Pressing Method Whole-Bunch Pressed Without Crushing Or Destemming
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225
Production Details No crushing or destemming; whole-bunch pressed, fermented in 225-liter French oak barrels, then matured in barrel for nine months with regular lees stirring.
Tasting Notes Light green; delicate citrus, white flowers, honey and spice; finely focused, complex and well balanced, with crisp acidity
Food Pairing Mussel soup; salmon; grilled yellowtail; Thai green curries; smoked chicken salad; seared tuna; scallops; risotto
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.08
Total Acidity 7.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc
Semillon85%
Sauvignon Blanc15%
Drinking Window now or over the next 10 years
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Alluvial, Gravel
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Oak Aging 9 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Production Details The grapes were harvested at perfect ripeness. No crushing or de-stemming was allowed, but the grapes were rather whole bunch pressed for best quality juice. Fermentation took place in 225-liter French oak barrels. The wine was matured in barrel for nine months with regular lees stirrings.
Tasting Notes
light green colour, excellent acidity, freshness, white flowers, peaches, hint of floral spice
Food Pairing soft cheeses, salads, roast chicken
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Semillon
Semillon100%
Drinking Window now or over the next 10 years
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Alluvial, Gravel
Grapes Picked February 28, 2020
Vine Age planted in 2003 and in 1993
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Oak Aging 9 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225-liter French oak barrels
Bottling Date December 9, 2020
Production Volume 6,400 bottles
Bottles6,400
Production Details The grapes were picked on 28th February 2020. No crushing or de-stemming was allowed, but the grapes were rather whole bunch pressed for best quality juice. Fermentation took place in 225-liter French oak barrels. The wine was matured in barrel for nine months with regular lees stirrings.
Tasting Notes
Nose: citrus, white flowers, honey, spice
Palate: finely focused, complex, well balanced, crisp acidity
Food Pairing seafood dishes, Thai curries
Producer Information
Website
Address
Lourensford Road, Somerset West, Cape Town, 7130, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 847 2100
Email
Owner
Anglo American Platinum Corporation