Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2 g/L
pH 3.22
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Drinking Window drinks well on release but will reward with cellaring for up to 6 years from harvest.
Region Western Cape
Soil Decomposed granitic soils with high gravel content, Decomposed granite soils
Vine Age 34 year old, 50 year old
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 9 months
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 400 L, 228 L
Bottling Date January 2013
Production Details The grapes originate from a 34 year old un-irrigated bush vine vineyard in Stellenbosch and a 50 year old un-irrigated bush vine vineyard in the Paardeberg. The Stellenbosch vineyard was picked at full ripeness at the beginning of March, while the Swartland fruit was picked early in February. The fruit was whole bunch pressed to tank for settling without enzymes overnight, and the juice was racked directly to barrel the following day. Fermentation commenced with natural yeasts and took three weeks to complete. The wines spent nine months in barrel on the gross lees with regular lees stirring. The barrels were 400 L and 228 L French oak, with about 10% being new and the rest older barrels. The wine underwent partial malolactic fermentation and was bottled in January 2013 after stabilisation and filtration.
Tasting Notes
Nose: intense, complex, white peach, ripe apricots, honeysuckle, roasted almonds, five spices
Palate: full, rich, intense flavours of stone fruit, honeysuckle, fennel bulb, focused full creamy mid-palate, good length, crisp dry finish, white pepper bite
brilliant deep straw colour, golden hue
Food Pairing Lobster Bisque, Seafood Paella, Sushi, any mildly spicy dish
Critics Ratings Platter's Wine Guide 2015: 4.5 Stars
Platter's Wine Guide 20154.5 Stars
Old Mutual trophy wine show 2014Silver Medal (87 Points)
Tim Atkin's South African report 201492 Points
The Wine Advocate – Neal Martin - 201488 Points
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Producer Information
Website
Phone
+27 (0)82 413 4335
Email
Owner
Miles Mossop
Cellarmaster
Miles Mossop