Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.7 g/L
pH 3.21
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Clairette Blanche, Viognier, Verdelho, Roussanne, Marsanne, Semillon Gris, Semillon Blanc, Palomino, Colombard, Grillo, Assyrtiko
Chenin Blanc
Grenache Blanc
Clairette Blanche
Viognier
Verdelho
Roussanne
Marsanne
Semillon Gris
Semillon Blanc
Palomino
Colombard
Grillo
Assyrtiko
Drinking Window 2027-2029+
Region Swartland
Soil Weathered granite, Sandstone, Limestone
Vineyard Yield 30 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 90.0 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.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Aprilskloof Rd, Paardeberg, Malmesbury 7299
Phone
+27 22 482 3138
Email
Owner
Eben Sadie
Cellarmaster
Eben Sadie