Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 3.4 g/L
pH 3.48
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Drinking Window 2-4 years
Region Western Cape
Soil Glenrosa and sandstone
Orientation South-West
Grapes Picked 24 February 2021
Brix at Harvest 23.5°
Grape Clone SN24/220 on Richter 99
Vine Age 16 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Partial Whole-Bunch Pressing With A Separate Destemmed And Crushed Portion For Skin Contact
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 10 months
Oak Details 33% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak33%
Second Fill Oak33%
Third Fill Oak33%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 400L French oak barrels
Oak Toast Level Medium
Production Volume 8,000 bottles
Bottles8,000
Production Details The Nieuwoudt Five Generations range showcases the best of the Cederberg. Grapes were hand-harvested early morning at 23.5 degrees Balling. A portion of the grapes was whole-bunch pressed and another portion was destemmed and crushed for skin contact. After one day of settling the wine was barrelled in 400L French oak barrels. Natural fermentation lasted 40-60 days under strict temperature control. The wine matured for 10 months with monthly batonnage of the lees. No malolactic fermentation. Tight-grain, medium-toast barrels were used for maturation.
Tasting Notes
Nose: pure fruit, baked apples, delicate spice, roasted almonds, citrus
Palate: great balance between fruit and oak, creamy finish, lively finish
Food Pairing white meats with a slightly nutty sauce, Cape smoor snoek, mushroom risotto, butter chicken, ravioli with burnt sage butter, Gruyere
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Dwarsrivier Farm, Citrusdal, 7340, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)27 482 2827
Email
Owner
Nieuwoudt Family (David Nieuwoudt, Emma Nieuwoudt)
Cellarmaster
David Nieuwoudt