Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.85%
Residual Sugar 9.2 g/L
pH 3.19
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Chardonnay55%
Pinot Noir45%
Region Western Cape
Soil Limestone-rich
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Whole-Bunch
Lees Aging 18 months
Dosage 9.2 g/L
Closure Cork
Production Volume 250,000 bottles
Bottles250,000
Production Details Non-vintage blend from multiple years. Méthode Cap Classique (bottle fermented). Sourced from Graham Beck's estate vineyards in Robertson, Western Cape.
Tasting Notes
Nose: green apple, ripe pear, citrus zest, brioche, almond, light toast, lime zest, lemon zest
Palate: orchard fruit, white peach, creamy, rich complexity, mineral, brioche, nuttiness
Food Pairing seafood, light fish dishes, warm butternut and gorgonzola bruschetta, tapas, sushi, light summer salads
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin SA Report 2024: 91 points
Tim Atkin SA Report 202491 points
National Wine ChallengeDouble Gold Award
Wine Enthusiast88 points
Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate86 points
Producer Information
Website
Address
Scenic Cape Route, R60, Robertson, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)23 626 1214
Email
Cellarmaster
Pieter Ferreira, Pierre de Klerk