2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 3.4 g/L
pH 3.32
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Western Cape
Soil Shale
Elevation 350.0 meters
Orientation South-Facing
Harvest Dates 25 January 2024 - 05 February 2024
Vine Age planted 1988 and 2013
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, French Oak Puncheons, Foudre
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Oak Types French
Production Details The grapes were handpicked and refrigerated before whole bunch pressing the following day. After overnight settling, 54% of the free run juice was transferred to stainless steel tanks and the rest to French oak puncheons and foudre where spontaneous fermentation occurred. 10% of total blend was fermented and matured in new French oak. The wine spent 6 months on the fine lees before it was blended and bottled.
Tasting Notes
quince, nectarine, flint, gravel, honey, florals, creamy, ripe, stone fruit, peach, vanilla, granadilla, lemon oil
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 4.5 g/L
pH 3.26
Total Acidity 6.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Western Cape
Soil Decomposed shale with a clay sub-soil
Elevation 350.0 meters
Orientation South-Facing
Harvest Dates February 02-13, 2023
Vine Age planted 1988 and 2013
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel Tank, French Oak Puncheon, Foudre
Malolactic Fermentation 10%
Lees Aging 7 months
Oak Details 9% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak9%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size puncheons, foudres
Production Details The grapes were handpicked and refrigerated before whole bunch pressing the following day. Following overnight settling, 55% of the free run juice was transferred to stainless steel tanks, with the remainder going to French oak puncheons (9% new) and foudres, where spontaneous fermentation took place. Before being blended and bottled, the wine was aged for 7 months on fine lees, during which time partial MLF (10%) occurred.
Tasting Notes
nectarine, quince, citrus, chalk, hot stone, apricot, bright nectarine, poached quince, creamy oak, leesy breadth, zesty citrus
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 3 g/L
pH 3.24
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Western Cape
Soil Shale
Elevation 350.0 meters
Orientation South
Harvest Dates 10/02/2021-15/02/2021
Vine Age planted 1988 and 2013
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel Tank, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 1 year
Oak Details 11% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak11%
Production Details The grapes were picked at optimal ripeness and transported to the cellar in refrigerated trucks. Whole bunches were pressed and the juice settled overnight. Spontaneous fermentation by indigenous yeast occurred in both stainless steel tanks (47%) and French oak (11% new). The wine spent 12 months on the lees before being blended and bottled.
Tasting Notes
quince, poached peach, vanilla, lime tang, creamy oak, butterscotch
Producer Information
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+27 (0)21 874 9004
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Owner
Johann Rupert