Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2024 / 750ml | ≈ $29.21Original ZAR 480.00≈ €25.99 · £21.96Per bottle, derived from case | rijks.co.za ↗ |
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 3.1 g/L
pH 3.38
Total Acidity 5.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Drinking Window 12 years after vintage
Region Tulbagh
Soil Shale, Schist
Orientation South-East
Harvest Dates Night harvested and picked by hand
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Oak Foudre
Pressing Method Gently Crushed And Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Second Fill Oak40%
Third Fill Oak20%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300L
Serving Temperature 14°C · 57°F
Production Details Grapes were gently crushed and pressed. This wine was fermented in 40% new, 40% 2nd fill and 20% 3rd fill 300 litre French oak barrels as well as an oak Foudre from Stockinger. This wine was 80% naturally fermented. A maturation period of 12 months was needed before this wine could be racked and blended.
Tasting Notes
Nose: peach, quince, nectarine, marzipan
Palate: apricot, wood spice
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
pH 3.4
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Drinking Window 12 years after vintage
Region Tulbagh
Soil Low yielding, Well-drained vertical shale/schist
Orientation South-East
Harvest Dates night harvested
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Second Fill Oak40%
Third Fill Oak20%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300 litre
Serving Temperature 14°C · 57°F
Production Details Grapes were gently crushed and pressed. This wine was fermented in 40% new, 40% 2nd fill and 20% 3rd fill 300 litre French oak barrels. This wine was 80% naturally fermented. A maturation period of 12 months was needed before this wine could be racked and blended.
Tasting Notes
Nose: peach, nectarines, marzipan
Palate: orange, yellow plum, tangerine
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.4
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Drinking Window 12 years after vintage
Region Tulbagh
Soil Low yielding, Well-drained vertical shale/schist
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Second Fill Oak40%
Third Fill Oak20%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300 litre
Serving Temperature 14°C · 57°F
Production Details Grapes were gently crushed and pressed. This wine was fermented in 40% new, 40% 2nd fill and 20% 3rd fill 300 litre French oak barrels. This wine was 80% naturally fermented. A maturation period of 12 months was needed before this wine could be racked and blended.
Tasting Notes
Nose: orange blossom, dry apricot, almonds
Palate: granadilla, yellow plum, peach
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 5 g/L
pH 3.3
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Drinking Window 12 years after vintage
Region Tulbagh
Soil Shale/schist
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Second Fill Oak40%
Third Fill Oak20%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300 litre
Serving Temperature 14°C · 57°F
Production Details Grapes were gently crushed and pressed. This wine was fermented in 40% new, 40% 2nd fill and 20% 3rd fill 300 litre French oak barrels. This wine was 80% naturally fermented. A maturation period of 12 months was needed before this wine could be racked and blended.
Tasting Notes
orange blossom, almond, granadilla, yellow plum, peach
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.61%
Residual Sugar 3.6 g/L
pH 3.29
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Tulbagh
Soil Shale, Schist
Orientation South-East
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Second Fill Oak40%
Third Fill Oak20%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300 litre
Serving Temperature 14°C · 57°F
Production Details Grapes were gently crushed and pressed. This wine was fermented in 40% new, 40% 2nd fill and 20% 3rd fill 300 litre French oak barrels. This wine was 80% naturally fermented. A maturation period of 12 months was needed before this wine could be racked and blended.
Food Pairing full bodied white wine, great food wine
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2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.38%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.23
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Drinking Window 12 years after vintage
Region Tulbagh
Soil Low yielding, Well drained vertical shale/schist
Orientation South-East
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Second Fill Oak40%
Third Fill Oak20%
Oak Types French, Hungarian
Barrel Size 300 litre
Serving Temperature 14°C · 57°F
Production Details Grapes were gently crushed and pressed. This wine was fermented in 40% new, 40% 2nd fill and 20% 3rd fill 300 litre French and Hungarian oak barrels. This wine was 50% naturally fermented and 50% with cultivated yeast. A maturation period of 12 months was needed before this wine could be racked and blended.
Tasting Notes
Nose: white nectarine, peach blossom, almond
Palate: fruity flavours, softwood spice, lemon cream
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2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.94%
Residual Sugar 5.7 g/L
pH 3.15
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Tulbagh
Soil Shale, Schist
Orientation South-East
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Second Fill Oak40%
Third Fill Oak20%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300 litre
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Grapes were gently crushed and pressed. This wine was fermented in 40% new, 40% 2nd fill and 20% 3rd fill 300 litre French oak barrels. This wine was 100% naturally fermented. A maturation period of 16 months was needed before this wine could be racked and blended.
Tasting Notes
tropical fruit, apricot, almond
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2014 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.22%
Residual Sugar 3.5 g/L
pH 3.54
Total Acidity 3.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Region Tulbagh
Soil Shale, Schist
Orientation South-East
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Second Fill Oak30%
Third Fill Oak20%
Oak Types French, Hungarian
Barrel Size 300 litre
Serving Temperature 14°C · 57°F
Production Details Grapes were night harvested, picked by hand to retain flavours. Grapes were gently crushed and pressed. Fermented in 50% new, 30% 2nd fill and 20% 3rd fill 300 litre French and Hungarian oak barrels. 100% of the wine was naturally fermented. A maturation period of 14 months was needed before the wine was racked, blended and bottled.
Tasting Notes
Nose: ripe melon, grapefruit, honey undertone, wood spices
Palate: well-balanced, exotic sweet-sour tang
golden hued colour, long finish, lasting aftertaste
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Van der Stel Street, Tulbagh, 6820, South Africa
Phone
+27 23 2301 622
Email
Owner
Neville Dorrington
Cellarmaster
Adriaan Jacobs