Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 2 g/L
pH 3.4
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Swartland
Soil Decomposed granite
Orientation East
Vineyard Yield 11 hL/ha
Grapes Picked early February
Vine Age old
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Natural Yeast Yes
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L, 300L
Bottling Date January 2020
Production Details The Chenin blanc grapes were handpicked in early February from old, bush vines, planted on decomposed granite from Joubertskloof in Swartland, delivering only 2 tons/ha (11hL/ha). The vineyard block is irrigated and is east facing which contributes to the favourably low pH. After picking, the grapes were then cooled overnight to 10 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 and 300L French oak barrels followed by natural malolactic fermentation (after which the wine received the first sulphur addition). The wine was racked off the gross lees in early January 2020 and bottled later that month.
Tasting Notes
poached pears, fresh lemon, herbs, brioche, salted almonds, floral, spice, savoury
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin South Africa 2020 Special report: 90/100
Tim Atkin South Africa 2020 Special report90/100
Platter's Guide 202193 points (4.5 stars)
Winemag.com rating Christian Eedes April 202195/100
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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