Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Western Cape
Soil Decomposed shale (greywacke), Quartz sandstone
Elevation 600.0 meters
Harvest Dates February 29, 2016
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Stainless Steel Tank
Lees Aging 8 months
Oak Details 32% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak32%
Second Fill Oak23%
Third Fill Oak14%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300l
Bottling Date December
Production Details Grapes were hand-picked into small lug-boxes in the early morning and transported to the cellar in refrigerated trucks. The fruit was whole-bunch pressed before overnight settling in stainless steel tank. Fermentation occurred in 300l French oak barrels - 32% new, 23% 2nd- and 14% 3rd fill. The remaining 31% was unoaked. The wine spent 8 months on the lees without malolactic fermentation before being blended and bottled early in December.
Tasting Notes
grapefruit, citrus, orange blossom, honey, toast