Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.3 g/L
pH 3.51
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Stellenbosch
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Bottling Date Sep 2023
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Details Grapes picked in the early hours of the morning to retain freshness and aromatics. De-stemmed and crushed straight to the press with no skin contact. Most of the fermentation takes place in stainless steel while 7% of the wine is fermented in old oak to add depth and structure. After fermentation, the wine is kept on the lees until bottling in September 2023.
Tasting Notes
Nose: floral, inviting, winter melon, citrus, yellow apple, pear
Palate: medium-bodied, creamy, stone fruits, apple, yellow citrus
Food Pairing chicken korma, poultry
Producer Information
Website
Address
R44 between Stellenbosch and Klapmuts, Stellenbosch, 7607, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 884 4410
Email
Owner
Ratcliffe Family (Mike Ratcliffe)
Cellarmaster
JD Pretorius