Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
pH 3.48
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Drinking Window 3 to 5 years
Region Western Cape
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 6 days
Barrel Size 400L barrels
Used Oak Only Yes
Bottling Date November 2017
Production Volume 7950 bottles
Bottles7950
Production Details The fermentation commenced with natural yeasts and took approximately three weeks to complete. The wines spent nine months in used 400L barrels on the gross lees with regular lees stirring. Around 5% of this wine fermented on the skins for around 6 days before being pressed to barrel to finish fermentation. The wine underwent partial malolactic fermentation and was bottled in November 2017.
Tasting Notes
vibrant pale straw colour, pure Chenin blanc, white stone fruit, yellow peaches, orange blossom, crisp, fresh, ripe yellow fruits, tight textured mid-palate, lingering finish, slight grip
Food Pairing poultry, fish dishes
Critics Ratings Platter's Wine Guide: 4 Stars
Platter's Wine Guide4 Stars
Tim Atkin's South African Report92 Points
Vinous87 Points
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Producer Information
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Phone
+27 (0)82 413 4335
Email
Owner
Miles Mossop
Cellarmaster
Miles Mossop