Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 2 g/L
pH 3.32
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Drinking Window 2-6 years from harvest
Region Swartland
Soil Decomposed granite
Vine Age 38 year old
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Bottling Date end of the year
Production Details The Chenin blanc grapes were handpicked in mid-February from 38 year old, south-east facing bush vines, planted on decomposed granite from Joubertskloof in Swartland delivering only 2 tons/ha. The grapes were then cooled overnight to 8 degrees celcius and hand-sorted the next day followed by a gentle whole bunch press. No sulphur or any other additions were made to the must at pressing. Natural fermentation took place in 225L French oak barrels followed by natural malolactic fermentation. The wine was racked off the gross lees at the end of May where the wine saw its first sulphur addition (followed by a small final addition just before bottling). It was then matured on the fine lees until bottling at the end of the year. No acid additions were made to this wine: maintaining the natural acidity is one of the key components in the making of this wine as well as the goal to produce a site-specific, vintage driven wine through minimal intervention.
Food Pairing steamed sea bass, pan-seared scallops, roasted pork belly, spring minestrone, ravioli with sage butter, chicken liver parfait, duck breast salad
Critics Ratings Platter Guide: 4.5 stars
Platter Guide4.5 stars
SA Winemag92/100
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Dwarsriviershoek Farm, Zevenrivieren Road, Banhoek, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 8851275
Email
Owner
Jocelyn Hogan Wilson
Cellarmaster
Jocelyn Hogan Wilson