Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 3.8 g/L
pH 3.3
Total Acidity 6.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc100%
Drinking Window 2024-29
Region Western Cape
Soil Decomposed shale and sandstone soils
Elevation 320.0 meters
Orientation East/Southeast Facing
Sites 50% Greyton (East/Southeast facing slopes at 320m), 50% Stanford (overlooks Walker Bay). 2023 review mentions grapes from Elgin, Greyton and Stanford.
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Concrete Egg
Oak Details 5% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak5%
Oak Types older oak
Barrel Size 500L and 1500L concrete eggs
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Details 70% fermented and aged in 500 litre older oak barrels, 30% in 1500 litre concrete egg tanks. Extended lees contact throughout fermentation and maturation. Made in oxidative style.
Tasting Notes
Nose: passion flower, fynbos, granadilla, guava, gooseberry
Palate: grapefruit, nettle, elderflower, pear, minerality, umami
Food Pairing scallops with salsa verde, asian-fusion dishes, grilled fish, seafood, fine cuisine
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin MW: 95 pts
Tim Atkin MW95 pts
Tim Atkin MWWINES OF THE YEAR 2024 (South Africa Special Report)
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
R406, Lismore Road, Greyton, 7233, South Africa
Phone
+27 28 254 9848
Email
Owner
Samantha O'Keefe
Cellarmaster
Samantha O'Keefe