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