Technical Specifications
Alcohol 10.5%
Residual Sugar 289 g/L
pH 3.48
Total Acidity 10 g/L
Calories (estimated) 260 kcal / glass
150ml glass260 kcal
750ml bottle1300 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Swartland
Soil Shale, Schist
Vineyard Yield 6 hL/ha
Grapes Picked February 2, 2008
Brix at Harvest 23.0°
Vine Age 28 years
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Oak Aging 11 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L barrels
Used Oak Only Yes
Bottling Date January 22, 2009
Sulfites 61.0 ppm
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Grapes are harvested at normal ripeness level of 23° Brix. They are left to dry outdoors in the shade for roughly 3 weeks. This process allows moisture to evaporate from the berries, concentrating sugars, acids and flavor. When the grapes have shriveled half way to becoming raisins and the sugar has increased to about 48° Brix, they are brought to the cellar where they are crushed and pressed (for 36 hours) whole bunch, and racked straight to old 225L barrels. A small amount of sulphur (30ppm) is added to inhibit bacteria, and fermentation is allowed to proceed naturally, without any additions. Fermentation takes roughly 6 months, and ends naturally. To build complexity, the barrels are not topped, and the wine is bottled unfiltered and unfined.
Critics Ratings Neil Martin (eRobertParker.com): 96/100
Neil Martin (eRobertParker.com)96/100
James Molesworth (Wine Spectator)91/100
Jancis Robinson17.5/20
Platters Wine Guide 20105 Stars
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Roundstone Farm, Riebeeksrivier rd, Riebeek Kasteel, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0) 21 569 3010
Email
Owner
Chris &
Andrea Mullineux
Andrea Mullineux
Cellarmaster
Andrea Mullineux