Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.67%
Residual Sugar 1.7 g/L
pH 3.46
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Roussanne, Semillon, Viognier
Chenin Blanc55%
Chardonnay17%
Roussanne13%
Semillon13%
Viognier2%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite, Clay
Elevation 200.0 meters
Orientation South To South West
Brix at Harvest 22.0°
Sites Polkadraai Hills, Banghoek Valley
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Concrete Egg
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Oak Aging 8 months
Lees Aging 8 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 500L
Production Details The grapes were harvested at 22 – 23.5 °Brix depending on varietal and site. After whole bunch pressing, the juice was settled and racked to a combination of 500l French Oak barrels with 15% in Concrete Eggs for fermentation. The wine spent 8 months ageing on the lees for a richer mouth feel and underwent partial malolactic fermentation.
Tasting Notes
Nose: apricot, peach, quince, floral perfume
Palate: lime, creaminess, well-integrated oak, mineral
Food Pairing grilled fish, crayfish, poultry dishes
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Owner
Harold and Denise Johnson