Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.3
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne, Clairette Blanche, Colombard, Viognier, Verdelho, Palomino Fino, Grenache Blanc, Semillon Gris, Sauvignon Blanc
Chenin Blanc35%
Marsanne6%
Roussanne6%
Clairette Blanche6%
Colombard6%
Viognier6%
Verdelho6%
Palomino Fino6%
Grenache Blanc6%
Semillon Gris6%
Sauvignon Blanc6%
Drinking Window 2026-2028+
Region Swartland
Soil Decomposed granite, Decomposed table mountain sandstone, Chalk
Vineyard Yield 29 hL/ha
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Egg 725L, Clay Amphora 400 1200L, Oak Foudre
Pressing Method Whole Bunch Press
Natural Yeast Yes
Sulfites 85.0 ppm
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.
Producer Information
Website
Address
Aprilskloof Rd, Paardeberg, Malmesbury 7299
Phone
+27 22 482 3138
Email
Owner
Eben Sadie
Cellarmaster
Eben Sadie