Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
pH 3.18
Total Acidity 6.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Drinking Window on release but will reward with cellaring for up to 10 years from harvest
Region Western Cape
Soil Glenrosa & oakleaf over malmesbury shale
Elevation 265.0 meters
Orientation North East
Vineyard Yield 52 hL/ha
Grapes Picked February 8, 2021
Brix at Harvest 22.0°
Vine Age 35-year-old
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 10 months
Lees Aging 10 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 400L
Used Oak Only Yes
Bottling Date December 2021
Production Volume 1,510 bottles
Bottles1,510
Production Details The grapes were harvested at around 22 brix on the 8th February, picked into small grape crates and placed in a cold store overnight. The grapes were whole bunch pressed the next day and the juice settled overnight before being taken to 400L old French oak barrels for fermentation. The fermentation is allowed to start naturally and once completed the wine is topped and matured sur-lie for 10 months with regular lees stirring.
Tasting Notes
Nose: lemon blossom, white peach, lemon zest
Palate: zesty grapefruit, white peach, lemon, quince, peach, toasted almonds, creamy, pithy
Food Pairing grilled fish, chicken dishes
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin's South Africa report 2022: 93 pts
Tim Atkin's South Africa report 202293 pts
Platter's Wine Guide 20234 1/2 stars (92 pts)
Vinous Neal Martin91 points
Jancis Robinson 202317.5/20
Wine Advocate - Anthony Mueller July 202392 pts
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Producer Information
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Phone
+27 (0)82 413 4335
Email
Owner
Miles Mossop
Cellarmaster
Miles Mossop