Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.45
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Drinking Window early drinking but it will age well for 3 to 5 years.
Region Western Cape
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel, Concrete Egg
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Natural Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 6 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 400L
Bottling Date August 2023
Production Volume 20,700 bottles
Bottles20,700
Production Details The grapes originate from old un-irrigated bush-vine and trellised vineyards in Stellenbosch (84%) and from the Swartland (16%). The grapes are hand-picked at various ripeness to express both the fresh stone fruit characters of Chenin blanc as well as the riper yellow fruit notes whilst still retaining acidity and freshness. The fruit was whole-bunch pressed to tank for settling overnight. 80% of the wine fermented in stainless steel, 18% in old 400L French oak barrels and 2% in a concrete egg. The fermentation commenced with natural yeasts and took approximately three weeks to complete. The wines matured for 6 months on the gross lees before being blended and bottled.
Tasting Notes
Nose: white floral, yellow peach, pineapple, citrus
Palate: fresh yellow fruit, grapefruit, stone fruits, creamy, pithy
Food Pairing poultry, fish dishes
Critics Ratings Winemag.co.za - Christian Eedes: 91
Winemag.co.za - Christian Eedes91
Tim Atkin Best of SA Report 202490
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Phone
+27 (0)82 413 4335
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Owner
Miles Mossop
Cellarmaster
Miles Mossop