2025 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.4
Total Acidity 4.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Viognier
Chenin Blanc
Grenache Blanc
Viognier
Region Wellington
Soil Decomposed granite; koffieklip
Sites The vintage Information section names Boberg and PW; the page narrative additionally names Hangbal and Taaiboslaagte, without establishing whether any names overlap.
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Egg, Amphora, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Bunch
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 8 months
Oak Types French oak (older barrels)
Sulfites 115.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Diam
Production Details Region: Wellington; Ward: Groenberg. Boberg - bush vine Chenin blanc planted on the top of the Groenberg in decomposed granite overlooking Wellington. PW - a old bush vine Chenin blanc vineyard planted on "Koffieklip" at the foothills of the Groenberg, with a touch of traditionally farmed Viognier. The grapes were picked at optimal ripeness and cooled overnight to 4 degrees celsius. The next morning the grapes were pressed as whole bunches. The juice underwent spontaneous fermentation in concrete egg shaped tanks, amphora and older French oak barrels. Deep winter the wine received one sulfur addition. 8 months on the lees, blended and bottled. This is an all out Wellington warm climate blend of 3 Chenin vineyards, Grenache blanc and Viognier.
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2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.8 g/L
pH 3.42
Total Acidity 4.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Viognier
Chenin Blanc
Grenache Blanc
Viognier
Region Wellington
Soil Decomposed granite; koffieklip
Sites The vintage Information section names Boberg and PW; the page narrative additionally names Hangbal and Taaiboslaagte, without establishing whether any names overlap.
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Egg, Amphora, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Bunch
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 8 months
Oak Types French oak (older barrels)
Sulfites 101.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Diam
Production Details Region: Wellington; Ward: Groenberg. Boberg - bush vine Chenin blanc planted on the top of the Groenberg in decomposed granite overlooking Wellington. PW - a old bush vine Chenin blanc vineyard planted on "Koffieklip" at the foothills of the Groenberg, with a touch of traditionally farmed Viognier. The grapes were picked at optimal ripeness and cooled overnight to 4 degrees celsius. The next morning the grapes were pressed as whole bunches. The juice underwent spontaneous fermentation in concrete egg shaped tanks, amphora and older French oak barrels. Deep winter the wine received one sulfur addition. 8 months on the lees, blended and bottled. This is an all out Wellington warm climate blend of 3 Chenin vineyards, Grenache blanc and Viognier.
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.38
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Viognier
Chenin Blanc
Viognier
Region Wellington
Soil Decomposed granite; koffieklip
Sites A bush-vine Chenin Blanc parcel at the top of Groenberg and the old bush-vine PW parcel at its foothills; the narrative separately names Boberg, Hangbal and Taaiboslaagte.
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Egg, Amphora, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Bunch
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 8 months
Oak Types French oak (older barrels)
Sulfites 77.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Diam
Production Details Region: Wellington; Ward: Groenberg. Bush vine Chenin blanc planted on the top of the Groenberg in decomposed granite overlooking Wellington. PW - a old bush vine Chenin blanc vineyard planted on "Koffieklip" at the foothills of the Groenberg, with a touch of traditionally farmed Viognier. The grapes were picked at optimal ripeness and cooled overnight to 4 degrees celsius. The next morning the grapes were pressed as whole bunches. The juice underwent spontaneous fermentation in concrete egg shaped tanks, amphora and older French oak barrels. Deep winter the wine received one sulfur addition. 8 months on the lees, blended and bottled. This is an all out Wellington warm climate blend of a bush-vine high altitude Chenin blanc vineyard, an old bush-vine Chenin on the valley floor with some Viognier. Please note that we usually have Grenache blanc in this wine as well. But I was not happy with the Grenache of 2023 so I did not use it in the blend.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 3.5 g/L
pH 3.55
Total Acidity 5.54 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Viognier
Chenin Blanc
Grenache Blanc
Viognier
Region Wellington
Soil Decomposed granite; koffieklip
Sites Boberg bush-vine Chenin Blanc; PW old bush-vine Chenin Blanc; an unnamed organically certified bush-vine Grenache Blanc parcel; and traditionally farmed Viognier.
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Egg, Amphora, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Bunch
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 10 months
Oak Types French oak (older barrels)
Sulfites 82.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Diam
Production Details Region: Wellington; Ward: Groenberg. Boberg - bush vine Chenin blanc planted on the top of the Groenberg in decomposed granite overlooking Wellington. PW - a old bush vine Chenin blanc vineyard planted on "Koffieklip" at the foothills of the Groenberg. Organically certified bush vine Grenache blanc on decomposed granite with a touch of traditionally farmed Viognier. The grapes were picked at optimal ripeness and cooled overnight to 4 degrees celsius. The next morning the grapes were pressed as whole bunches. The juice underwent spontaneous fermentation in concrete egg shaped tanks, amphora and older French oak barrels. Deep winter the wine received one sulfur addition. 10 months on the leese, blended and bottled. This is a all out Wellington warm climate blend of a bush-vine high altitude Chenin blanc vineyard, a old bush-vine Chenin on the valley floor, a organically farmed Grenache blanc on the lower slopes of the Groenberg and some Viognier.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.8 g/L
pH 3.66
Total Acidity 5.09 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Viognier
Chenin Blanc
Grenache Blanc
Viognier
Region Wellington
Soil Decomposed granite; koffieklip
Sites The narrative describes five vineyards: Boberg, Hangbal, two Grenache Blanc parcels grouped under Kleinplasie, and Taaiboslaagte; the Information section separately names PW, without establishing whether PW is an alias for another named parcel.
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Egg, Amphora, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Bunch
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 10 months
Oak Types French oak (older barrels)
Sulfites 85.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Diam
Production Details Region: Wellington; Ward: Groenberg. Boberg - bush vine Chenin blanc planted on the top of the Groenberg in decomposed granite overlooking Wellington. PW - a old bush vine Chenin blanc vineyard planted on "Koffieklip" at the foothills of the Groenberg. Organically certified bush vine Grenache blanc on decomposed granite with a touch of traditionally farmed Viognier. The grapes were picked at optimal ripeness and cooled overnight to 4 degrees celsius. The next morning the grapes were pressed as whole bunches. The juice underwent spontaneous fermentation in concrete egg shaped tanks, amphora and older French oak barrels. Deep winter the wine received one sulfur addition. 10 months on the leese, blended and bottled. This is a all out Wellington warm climate blend of a bush-vine high altitude Chenin blanc vineyard, a old bush-vine Chenin on the valley floor, a organically farmed Grenache blanc on the lower slopes of the Groenberg and some Viognier.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 2.43 g/L
pH 3.39
Total Acidity 5.26 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Viognier
Chenin Blanc
Grenache Blanc
Viognier
Region Wellington
Sulfites 94.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Region: Wellington; Ward: Groenberg. The 2020 vintage however, consists of 4 components - 2 Chenin blanc vineyards called Boberg and Draai-Draai as well as Grenache Blanc and Viognier. All from Wellington.
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.79 g/L
pH 3.61
Total Acidity 4.74 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Viognier
Chenin Blanc
Grenache Blanc
Viognier
Region Wellington
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Egg, Amphora, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Bunch
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 10 months
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Volume 9000 bottles
Bottles9000
Production Details Region: Wellington; Ward: Groenberg. The grapes were picked at optimal ripeness and cooled overnight to 4 degrees celsius. The next morning the grapes were pressed as whole bunches. The juice underwent spontaneous fermentation in concrete egg shaped tanks, amphora and older French oak barrels. Deep winter the wine received one sulfur addition. 10 months on the leese, blended and bottled. Since it’s maiden vintage in 2007, this wine changed quite a lot. In 2007, it was a blend of Chardonnay, Chenin blanc and Viognier - 3 vineyards. The 2019 vintage however, consists of 5 components - 3 Chenin blanc vineyards called Boberg , Spogblok and Draai-Draai as well as Grenache Blanc and Viognier. - Boberg : This vineyard grows on top of the Groenberg mountain in Wellington in decomposed granite. It was an old neglected bush vine Chenin blanc vineyard that was recently resurrected and converted into an organically farmed parcel. For many years there were no irrigation, but in 2017 the farmer installed an irrigation system. It is very dry on the mountain so this vineyard needs water, especially in these drought-stricken times. -Spogblok : This vineyard grows below Boberg and is in the region of 60 years old. Due to the fact that it is a trellised vineyard, it is raised from the ground and can therefore handle its own herd of sheep. In 2018 it was a bit of a disaster, the sheep ate most of the leaves in the bunch zone. But in 2019 the grapes are back. -Draai-Draai : This vineyard is a trellised vineyard in a little valley on the western slope of the Boberg. It is a great component and produce extracted, dense full-bodied wines. It grows in decomposed granite and in 2018 it was converted into an organically farmed block. These three Vineyards make up about 75% of the final blend. -The next 20% is made up of a younger, organically farmed, irrigated Grenache Blanc vineyard on the lower slopes of the Groenberg. In 2018, we started to experiment with different fermentation styles. Specifically with the Grenache we tried some skin fermented parcels and it turned out really good - the idea is to add some tannin and texture to the final blend. -And the last 5% of the wine is made up of a conventionally farmed Vineyard next to the Grenache. Most of the components were fermented in old French Oak barrels 225, 300, 400 and 500L. The Viognier in Amphore and the Boberg vineyard in a concrete egg shaped tank. Spontaneous fermentation with 1-year aged on the Lees. It is arguably our most successful wine.
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2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 3.2 g/L
pH 3.46
Total Acidity 5.35 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Viognier
Chenin Blanc
Grenache Blanc
Viognier
Region Wellington
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Region: Wellington; Ward: Groenberg. Since it’s maiden vintage in 2007, this wine changed quite a lot. In 2007, it was a blend of Chardonnay, Chenin blanc and Viognier - 3 vineyards. The 2018 vintage however, consists of 5 components - 3 Chenin blanc vineyards called Boberg, Spogblok and Draai-Draai as well as Grenache Blanc and Viognier. - Boberg : This vineyard grows on top of the Groenberg mountain in Wellington in decomposed granite. It was an old neglected bush vine Chenin blanc vineyard that was recently resurrected and converted into an organically farmed parcel. For many years there were no irrigation, but from this year on we started irrigating a little bit. It is very dry on the mountain so this vineyard needs water, especially in these drought-stricken times. -Spogblok : This vineyard grows below Boberg and is in the region of 60 years old. Due to the fact that it is a trellised vineyard, it is raised from the ground and can therefore handle its own herd of sheep. In 2018 it was a bit of a disaster, the sheep ate most of the leaves in the bunch zone. So the 2018 has no Spogblok in the final blend. It was substituted by a younger Chenin blanc vineyard growing on the Western side of the Groenberg. We call it block N. It is a younger conventional-farmed parcel and not something that we will keep on using.
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2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Viognier
Chenin Blanc
Grenache Blanc
Viognier
Region Wellington
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Region: Wellington; Ward: Groenberg. Since it’s maiden vintage in 2007, this wine changed quite a lot. In 2007, it was a blend of Chardonnay, Chenin blanc and Viognier - 3 vineyards. The 2017 vintage however, consists of 5 components - 3 Chenin blanc vineyards called Boberg, Spogblok and Draai-Draai as well as Grenache Blanc and Viognier.
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2014 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Viognier
Chardonnay
Chenin Blanc
Viognier
Region Wellington
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Region: Wellington; Ward: Groenberg. WELLINGTON Chenin blanc, Chardonnay and Viognier. The Chardonnay in the blend is still from Twyfeling and the Chenin is from Professor Kukurowitz - a block named after the professor who field-selected, multiplied and planted the vineyard more than 50 years ago. The third component, Viognier, is from a small block on the foothills of Groenberg.
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2013 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Viognier
Chardonnay
Chenin Blanc
Viognier
Region Wellington
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Region: Wellington; Ward: Groenberg. WELLINGTON Chenin blanc, Chardonnay and Viognier -The 2012 received 92 points out of 100 with Tim Atkin (British wine writer) in his South African Wine Report.
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2010 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Viognier
Chardonnay
Chenin Blanc
Viognier
Region Wellington
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Region: Wellington; Ward: Groenberg. This is a area specific white blend of Chenin blanc, Chardonnay and Viognier. Fermented and aged in OLD French oak barrels. It's NOT your typical wooded wine. You can hardly taste the wood. The wine is fresh! It represents and express the vineyards from Wellington, NOT the barrels from France...
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Producer Information
Website
Address
The BLANKBOTTLE Winery, Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 82 872 8658
Email
Owner
Pieter Walser
Cellarmaster
Pieter Walser