Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Residual Sugar 8.8 g/L
pH 3.0
Total Acidity 7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc79%
Chardonnay21%
Drinking Window Before, with or after a meal. Serve 8-10°C
Region Walker Bay
Soil Predominantly weathered shale and iron laterites, High calcium content
Orientation South-East And South-West Facing Vineyards
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Wooden Vessels
Pressing Method Only Free Run Juice Used
Malolactic Fermentation 60%
Bottle Aging 1 year
Production Details Hand harvested in early morning, carefully hand sorted. Whole bunch fermented and pressed; only free run juice used. Partial malolactic fermentation (60%) to soften acidity while preserving freshness. Secondary fermentation induced in bottle. 12 months on lees. Method Cap Classique (South African sparkling wine made by traditional method).
Tasting Notes
Nose: candied apple, pear, sweetgrass
Palate: bright acidity, tangy, floral note
Food Pairing oysters, lemony chicken, Mediterranean platters, French toast, creamy desserts
Critics Ratings Wine Enthusiast: 85
Wine Enthusiast85
Wine & Spirits Magazine89
Tim Atkin87
Gold Wine AwardsGold 2024
MichelangeloDouble Gold 2021
Producer Information
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R43, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)87 357 0637
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