Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.18
Total Acidity 7.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc100%
Drinking Window drinks well on release but will reward with cellaring for up to 10 years from harvest
Region Western Cape
Soil Oakleaf and tukulu on malmesbury shale
Elevation 230.0 meters
Orientation North East
Vineyard Yield 39 hL/ha
Grapes Picked January 26
Brix at Harvest 22.5°
Vine Age 32-year-old
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Natural Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 9 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 400L
Bottling Date November 2019
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Volume 470 bottles
Bottles470
Production Details This 100% Sauvignon blanc comes from a single 32-year-old bush vine vineyard in Stellenbosch on decomposed shale soils. The grapes were harvested at around 22.5 brix on January 26, picked into small grape crates, chilled overnight, whole bunch pressed the next day, then settled overnight before fermentation in 400L old French barrels. Fermentation started naturally and the wine matured sur lie for 9 months with regular lees stirring. Only small amounts of SO2 were used, and the wine was bottled without fining or filtration.
Tasting Notes
Nose: passion fruit, quince, guava, lemongrass, fresh brioche, white pepper spice
Palate: crisp, clean, zesty grapefruit citrus, lemongrass, quince, passion fruit, creamy leesy notes
Food Pairing grilled fish, chicken dishes
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin's South Africa Report 2020: 93 points
Tim Atkin's South Africa Report 202093 points
Platter's Wine Guide 20214 stars
Producer Information
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Phone
+27 (0)82 413 4335
Email
Owner
Miles Mossop
Cellarmaster
Miles Mossop