Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.47%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.24
Total Acidity 7.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Western Cape
Soil Bokkeveld shale rich in clay
Elevation 430.0 meters
Orientation Sse
Harvest Dates 30 January - 22 February 2023
Grape Clone CY548, CY95, CY96, CY76
Production Details Winter of 2022 provided sufficient rainfall and cold temperatures for good dormancy. August and September had unusually warm days which pushed budburst forward by about 10 days. Flowering conditions were favourable and a decent crop, similar in size to 2022, was set. Due to slightly drier soils during Spring, less vigorous canopies allowed for good sun and wind penetration. In December, 102mm of rain supplemented soil water contents nicely. The onset of veraison was slightly earlier as a result of the earlier onset of the season and available soil water assisted its early completion. January and the first half of February were cooler compared to 2022, yet harvest started very early on 30 January with some young plantings of Chardonnay. From early February, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir blocks quickly came into ripeness. Late February brought about a sudden drop in temperatures and also frequent rain. Luckily, most of the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes were already in the winery by this time. March saw a further drop in daytime temperatures and 160mm of rain, which quickly turned the vintage into a very tricky one indeed for the unharvested vineyards all over the Cape. Focus was on the earlier ripening varietals which were in excellent condition once again. Gentle winemaking and consistent approach to French Oak maturation allows one to truly experience wine grown in a very special place.
Tasting Notes
oyster shell, fresh thyme, lemon zest, orange blossom, yellow peach, gooseberry, tart grapefruit, saline finish
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Address
Oak Avenue, Elgin, 7180, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 859 2510
Email
Owner
Viljoen Family