Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.23%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.3
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, Semillon, Palomino Fino, Viognier, Clairette Blanche, Verdelho
Chenin Blanc33%
Roussanne16%
Grenache Blanc11%
Semillon11%
Palomino Fino11%
Viognier6%
Clairette Blanche6%
Verdelho6%
Drinking Window 2024-2026+
Region Swartland
Soil Decomposed granite, Decomposed table mountain sandstone, Chalk
Vineyard Yield 28 hL/ha
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Egg 725L, Clay Amphora 400 1200L, Oak Foudre
Pressing Method Whole Bunch Press
Natural Yeast Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Whole bunch press for 2-3 hours with juice settling. Natural fermentation in concrete eggs (725L) and clay amphoras (400-1200L) at constant ~18°C ambient. Each vineyard ferments in same vessel yearly, fermentation takes up to 18 months naturally. 12 months aging in vessels, then 12 months in large old foudres. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. 17 vineyards, 14 in Paardeberg.
Producer Information
Website
Address
Aprilskloof Rd, Paardeberg, Malmesbury 7299
Phone
+27 22 482 3138
Email
Owner
Eben Sadie
Cellarmaster
Eben Sadie