2025 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.87%
Residual Sugar 2 g/L
pH 3.41
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Region Western Cape
Fermentation Vessels 228 L and 500 L French oak barrels, plus foudres
Pressing Method Whole Grape Clusters Transferred Directly From Harvest Into The Press; Juice Run Into A Settling Tank
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 228 L and 500 L French oak barrels; foudres also used
Production Details Fruit sourced from select vineyards in Hemel-en-Aarde and Overberg. Whole clusters were pressed directly after harvest, and the juice was run into a settling tank. No SO2 or enzymes were added before fermentation.
Tasting Notes Nose: verbena, greengage, white peach, butterscotch. Palate and finish: yellow apple, straw, citrus, buttered croissant, grapefruit-skin acidity, generous fruit weight, grippy lightly chalky texture, long finish.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.23%
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
pH 3.31
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Region Western Cape
Sites Five vineyards in the Hemel-en-Aarde and Overberg regions
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Barrel Size 228L and 500L French oak barrels
Sulfites 72.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Produced using the traditional method of transferring whole grape clusters straight from harvesting into the press and running the juice off into a settling tank. Fermented and aged in 228L and 500L French oak barrels, 10% new. Naturally fermented in barrel, where it remains for 9 months before bottling. No SO2 or enzymes are added prior to fermentation.
Tasting Notes
Nose: lime leaf, green apple, litchi, frangipani flowers, oat cakes
Palate: subtle lemon meringue, buttered toast, zippy acidity, pithy chalky texture, long finish
Producer Information
Website
Address
Walker Bay, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 82 420 2142
Owner
Andrew and Peter-Allan Finlayson
Cellarmaster
Peter-Allan Finlayson