Technical Specifications
Alcohol 7.5%
Residual Sugar 362 g/L
pH 3.46
Total Acidity 10.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 280 kcal / glass
150ml glass280 kcal
750ml bottle1400 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Swartland
Soil Schist, Granite
Vineyard Yield 6 hL/ha
Harvest Dates January 28 - February 4, 2020
Brix at Harvest 23.0°
Vine Age 39-year-old, 43-year-old
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 March 3, 2021
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Serving Temperature 9-11°C · 48-52°F
Production Details The Grapes were hand-harvested at a normal ripeness level of 23° Brix and then left to dry in the shade outdoors for 2-4 weeks. This allows moisture to evaporate naturally from the berries, concentrating sugars, acids and flavour. When the grapes were shrivelled half-way to becoming raisins they were crushed and pressed whole-bunch and racked to old 225L barrels. Natural yeast fermentation took 11 months for this vintage and we let it stop naturally when the yeast couldn’t ferment any further. This long, slow fermentation created layer upon layer of complex flavours. After the barrels were racked and blended, the wine was bottled unfiltered and unfined.
Tasting Notes
Cape gooseberry-compote, dried apricots, marmalade, marzipan, honey
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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