Technical Specifications
Alcohol 8.0%
Residual Sugar 377 g/L
pH 3.3
Total Acidity 11.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 290 kcal / glass
150ml glass290 kcal
750ml bottle1450 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Swartland
Soil Shale, Schist
Vineyard Yield 6 hL/ha
Harvest Dates February 7, 2009
Brix at Harvest 23.0°
Sites Riebeek Kasteel Mountain
Vine Age 29 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L barrels
Used Oak Only Yes
Bottling Date April 13, 2010
Sulfites 117.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Serving Temperature 9-11°C · 48-52°F
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 54° Brix, they are brought to the cellar where they are crushed and pressed (for 36 hours) whole bunch, and racked directly to old 225L barrels. A small amount of sulphur (30ppm) is added to inhibit bacteria, and as with all our wines, fermentation is allowed to proceed naturally, without any other 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.
Tasting Notes
Nose: dried peaches, apricots, marmalade, almonds, marzipan, honey
Palate: super intense, dizzying mouth feel, clean, fresh, long finish, dried apricots
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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