Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.6 g/L
pH 3.19
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Clairette Blanche, Viognier, Verdelho
Chenin Blanc63%
Grenache Blanc14%
Clairette Blanche11%
Viognier6%
Verdelho6%
Drinking Window up to 10 years from harvest
Region Western Cape
Soil Decomposed granite
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Concrete Egg
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Natural Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 10 months
Oak Details 22% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak22%
Barrel Size 400 litre French oak barrels
Bottling Date December 2020
Production Details The grapes are all sourced from vineyards situated on the northern slopes of the Paardeberg mountain growing in decomposed granite soils. Most of the vineyards are older bush-vines, unirrigated and low yielding. Each vineyard and variety are picked at various sugar ripeness levels to express the site best and to contribute their unique character to the blend. The grapes are picked into small crates and placed into a cold store overnight. The following morning the grapes are gently whole bunch pressed and the juice is settled overnight after which it is then run to 400 litre French oak barrels as well as a concrete egg 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 in French Oak, 22% being new. 20 % of this wine is fermented and matured in a concrete egg.
Tasting Notes
Nose: perfumed and white stone fruit driven, notes of white peach and lemon blossom, hints of preserved lemon peel and quince jelly
Palate: clean and refreshing, textured mid-palate with notes of stone fruits, toasted almonds and vanilla spice, supporting the wine through to a pithy yet vibrant lingering finish
Food Pairing Lobster Bisque, Seafood Paella, Sushi
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin's South Africa Report 2022: 94 points
Tim Atkin's South Africa Report 202294 points
Platter's Wine Guide 20234 1/2 stars (93 points)
James Suckling (2022)91 points
Vinous Neal Martin88 points
Winemag.co.za - Christian Eedes94 pts
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Owner
Miles Mossop
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