2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 3.4 g/L
pH 3.31
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Palomino, Verdelho, Muscat of Alexandria, Roussanne, Marsanne, Sauvignon Blanc
Region Swartland
Soil Granite soils
Harvest Dates Different varieties were hand-harvested from multiple vineyard blocks on the same day
Vine Age Many source vineyards are 35 years and older
Fermentation Vessels Old French oak foudres and 500-litre barriques
Pressing Method Different Varieties Are Cooled Overnight And Pressed Together The Following Day
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types old French oak
Barrel Size 500-litre barriques; foudres also used
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details The 2023 growing season was relatively cool, with early budburst, lower overall rainfall, helpful December rain, a lighter crop and smaller berries; the fruit retained concentration, balance, elegant acidity and refined aromatics.
Tasting Notes perfume, spice, tea, stone fruit, citrus blossom, mineral; textured, ripe, gentle tannins, long finish
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.3%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.28
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Grenache Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Roussanne, Viognier, Colombar, Clairette Blanche, Palomino, Muscat Blanc, Semillon, Verdelho
Grenache Blanc23%
Chenin Blanc22%
Roussanne14%
Viognier10%
Colombar8%
Clairette Blanche5%
Palomino5%
Muscat Blanc5%
Semillon4%
Verdelho4%
Region Swartland
Soil Granite slate
Fermentation Vessels Oak Foudre
Pressing Method Whole Bunch
Total Aging 15 months
Sulfites 100.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.4 g/L
pH 3.36
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Grenache Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Roussanne, Viognier, Clairette Blanche, Muskadel, Chardonnay, Colombar
Grenache Blanc
Chenin Blanc
Roussanne
Viognier
Clairette Blanche
Muskadel
Chardonnay
Colombar
Region Swartland
Soil Decomposed granite
Fermentation Vessels Oak Foudre
Pressing Method Whole Bunch
Total Aging 16 months
Sulfites 96.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.31
Total Acidity 5.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Semillon, Roussanne, Viognier, Grenache Blanc, Palomino
Chenin Blanc54%
Semillon14%
Roussanne13%
Viognier9%
Grenache Blanc6%
Palomino4%
Region Swartland
Soil Granite and slate
Fermentation Vessels Oak Foudre
Pressing Method Whole Bunch
Total Aging 16 months
Sulfites 84.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Production Volume 7440 bottles
Bottles7440
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 3.7 g/L
pH 3.36
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Roussanne, Palomino
Chenin Blanc
Grenache Blanc
Viognier
Roussanne
Palomino
Region Swartland
Soil Decomposed granite
Fermentation Vessels Oak Foudre
Pressing Method Whole Bunch
Total Aging 16 months
Sulfites 97.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.4%
Residual Sugar 2.6 g/L
pH 3.45
Total Acidity 5.56 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Roussanne, Marsanne, Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Verdehlo, Grenache Gris, Clairette Blanche, Semillon, Palomino
Chenin Blanc
Roussanne
Marsanne
Grenache Blanc
Viognier
Verdehlo
Grenache Gris
Clairette Blanche
Semillon
Palomino
Region Swartland
Soil Decomposed granite
Fermentation Vessels Oak Foudre
Pressing Method Whole Bunch
Total Aging 19 months
Sulfites 80.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Production Volume 6400 bottles
Bottles6400
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.4%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.45
Total Acidity 5.55 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Verdehlo, Grenache Gris, Clairette Blanche, Semillon, Palomino
Chenin Blanc
Roussanne
Grenache Blanc
Viognier
Verdehlo
Grenache Gris
Clairette Blanche
Semillon
Palomino
Region Swartland
Soil Decomposed granite
Fermentation Vessels Oak Foudre
Pressing Method Whole Bunch
Total Aging 19 months
Sulfites 85.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Production Volume 8500 bottles
Bottles8500
2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.8%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.45
Total Acidity 5.24 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Roussanne, Verdehlo, Clairette Blanche, Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris, Marsanne, Viognier, Semillon, Palomino
Chenin Blanc20%
Roussanne13%
Verdehlo13%
Clairette Blanche13%
Grenache Blanc9%
Grenache Gris9%
Marsanne8%
Viognier7%
Semillon5%
Palomino3%
Region Swartland
Soil Decomposed granite
Fermentation Vessels Oak Foudre
Pressing Method Whole Bunch
Total Aging 19 months
Sulfites 100.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Production Volume 7400 bottles
Bottles7400
2014 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.42%
Residual Sugar 3.3 g/L
pH 3.45
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Roussanne, Marsanne, Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Verdehlo, Chardonnay, Grenache Gris, Clairette Blanche, Palomino, Semillon
Chenin Blanc
Roussanne
Marsanne
Grenache Blanc
Viognier
Verdehlo
Chardonnay
Grenache Gris
Clairette Blanche
Palomino
Semillon
Region Swartland
Soil Decomposed granite
Fermentation Vessels Oak Foudre
Pressing Method Whole Bunch
Total Aging 19 months
Sulfites 100.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Production Volume 8100 bottles
Bottles8100
2013 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.42%
Residual Sugar 3.3 g/L
pH 3.45
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Roussanne, Marsanne, Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Verdehlo, Chardonnay, Grenache Gris, Clairette Blanche, Palomino, Semillon
Chenin Blanc
Roussanne
Marsanne
Grenache Blanc
Viognier
Verdehlo
Chardonnay
Grenache Gris
Clairette Blanche
Palomino
Semillon
Region Swartland
Soil Decomposed granite
Fermentation Vessels Oak Foudre
Pressing Method Whole Bunch
Total Aging 19 months
Sulfites 100.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Production Volume 8100 bottles
Bottles8100
2012 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.6%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.45
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, Verdehlo, Palomino, Marsanne, Chardonnay, Grenache Gris, Clairette Blanche, Viognier
Chenin Blanc48%
Roussanne10%
Grenache Blanc10%
Verdehlo10%
Palomino7%
Marsanne4%
Chardonnay3%
Grenache Gris3%
Clairette Blanche3%
Viognier2%
Region Swartland
Soil Decomposed granite
Fermentation Vessels Oak Foudre
Pressing Method Whole Bunch
Total Aging 19 months
Sulfites 100.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Production Volume 7,000 bottles
Bottles7,000
2011 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.3%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.45
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Roussanne, Marsanne, Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Verdehlo, Chardonnay, Grenache Gris, Clairette Blanche, Palomino
Chenin Blanc
Roussanne
Marsanne
Grenache Blanc
Viognier
Verdehlo
Chardonnay
Grenache Gris
Clairette Blanche
Palomino
Region Swartland
Soil Decomposed granite
Fermentation Vessels Oak Foudre
Pressing Method Whole Bunch
Total Aging 19 months
Sulfites 100.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Production Volume 3800 bottles
Bottles3800
2010 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 4 g/L
pH 3.4
Total Acidity 6.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Roussanne, Marsanne, Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Verdehlo, Colombard, Grenache Gris, Clairette Blanche, Palomino
Chenin Blanc
Roussanne
Marsanne
Grenache Blanc
Viognier
Verdehlo
Colombard
Grenache Gris
Clairette Blanche
Palomino
Region Swartland
Soil Decomposed granite
Fermentation Vessels Oak Foudre
Pressing Method Whole Bunch
Total Aging 19 months
Sulfites 100.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Production Volume 9000 bottles
Bottles9000
Producer Information
Website
Address
Kalmoesfontein, Paardeberg, Swartland
Phone
+27 22 125 0116
Owner
Adi Badenhorst
Cellarmaster
Adi Badenhorst