Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.78%
Residual Sugar 2.6 g/L
pH 3.37
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Viognier
Chenin Blanc63%
Chardonnay25%
Viognier12%
Region Swartland
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Production Details The name derives from the gemstone Tourmaline. This subtly elegant wine is a creamy, barrel fermented Chardonnay, Viognier and Chenin Blanc blend. The Chardonnay and the Viognier were fermented in 300 litre French oak. The fresh fruity unwooded bush vine Chenin Blanc forms the backbone of this blend. The wood fermented Chardonnay & Viognier adds to the richness and creaminess which complements the fruit of the Chenin Blanc. Lovely straw colour with notes of peach and apricot on the nose unveiling various fruit layers. Rich butterscotch with nutty notes on the taste. The acidity of the Chardonnay balances out the aromatic characteristics of the Viognier. A perfectly, harmoniously balanced wine with oak, fruit and acidity - these adds to the mouthfeel and lingering after taste. Andries Blake is a seasoned Swartland winemaker and knows the terroir very well. His love for the terroir dates back to his first vintage in 1996. His knowledge and experience enabled him to select the best vineyards for the Tourmaline. This wine is a true reflection of the Swartland terroir.
Tasting Notes
Nose: peach, apricot
Palate: butterscotch, nutty
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+27 (0)22 451 2701
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Owner
Andries and Marinda Blake