Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 3.1 g/L
pH 3.19
Total Acidity 6.26 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Western Cape
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Bunch Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 11 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Handpicked from cool climate vineyards in Walker Bay. Whole bunch pressed at 600 litres per ton. Juice settled overnight and racked into 400-litre barrels for natural fermentation. 10% skin fermented. Barrel maturation 11 months with 30% new oak.
Tasting Notes
Nose: orange blossom, jasmine, mandarin
Palate: mineral, crystalline, passion fruit, citrus
Food Pairing shellfish, lean fish, seafood, mild soft cheese, grilled fish
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 94 points
Tim Atkin94 points
Jamie Goode95 points
Greg Sherwood MW96 points
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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