Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 7.16 g/L
pH 3.01
Total Acidity 9.78 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Western Cape
Soil Decomposed granite and shale
Harvest Dates 19 February 2021-24 February 2021
Sites Western Cape: Elandskloof 95%, Groenekloof 5%
Oak Aging 2.8 months (84 days)
Bottle Aging 3 months
Production Details The Chardonnay grapes are hand-picked from Altima in Elandskloof and Rooderust in Groenekloof early in the morning to preserve their freshness. The grapes are cooled overnight and then whole-bunch pressed. Free-run juice and press fractions are kept separate to enhance blending options. The juice is settled and inoculated with selected yeast for fermentation. About 16% undergoes partial barrel fermentation and remains in barrel for 12 weeks before blending. No malolactic fermentation is allowed, ensuring the wine retains its freshness and natural acidity. Once blended, the base wine is stabilized, filtered, and bottled for secondary fermentation, which lasts 6–8 weeks at a controlled 13–15°C. The wine then matures on the lees in the bottle for four years, developing depth and complexity. After disgorging, it rests for another three months before release.
Tasting Notes
citrus leaf, nectarine, baked artisanal bread, kelp, sea spray, lemon, grapefruit, orange zest, limestone, oyster shell, flint, sourdough, yeasty