Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.6%
Residual Sugar 1.6 g/L
pH 3.4
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc
Semillon50%
Sauvignon Blanc50%
Drinking Window now and into 2022
Region Western Cape
Soil Table mountain sandstone, Bokkeveld shale
Vine Age 34 years old (Sémillon), 13 years old (Sauvignon Blanc)
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 400- and 500-litre
Used Oak Only Yes
Sulfites 88.0 ppm
Production Details Both the Sémillon and the Sauvignon Blanc were fermented and matured in 400- and 500-litre old French oak barrels, and made oxidatively with minimal intervention.
Tasting Notes
light, pale golden straw hue, clear, brilliant, intense, well-integrated nose, layered bouquet of blackcurrant, lime flower, almonds, sweet-sour zestiness, creamy, chalky finish
Food Pairing silky garlic and thyme-flavoured chicken livers, creamy, smoked snoek pâté
▸ Sources (1)
Producer Information
Website
Address
Gabriëlskloof, R43, Bot River, 7185, South Africa
Phone
+27 28 284 9865
Email
Owner
Bernhard Heyns
Cellarmaster
Peter-Allan Finlayson