Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.35
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Clairette Blanche, Semillon, Roussanne, Viognier, Marsanne
Chenin Blanc53%
Clairette Blanche13%
Semillon13%
Roussanne10%
Viognier9%
Marsanne2%
Region Swartland
Soil Granitic, Iron rich clay, Deep river bed sandy, Schist
Vine Age planted 1960 until 2013, oldest Chenin blanc vineyard planted 1962
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Foudre
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 11 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 2500L foudré
Sulfites 99.0 ppm
Closure Cork
Production Details Whole bunch pressed and naturally fermented. Matured for 11 months in old neutral French oak barrels. Two Sémillon vineyards were left on their skins for a week before being pressed and matured in a big very old 2,500 L foudré.
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+27 (0)22 001 0025
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Owner
David and Nadia Sadie