Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 3.3 g/L
pH 3.55
Total Acidity 6.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Drinking Window 2020-2026
Region Wellington
Brix at Harvest 23.0°
Vine Age 40-year old
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 12 months
Lees Aging 1 year
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 500L
Production Details Grapes, from 40-year old bush vine vineyards, were harvested at 23°B in the early morning hours to retain its freshness and fruity characters. After de-stalking and crushing, the juice was fermented in a combination of 1st and 2nd fill 500L French oak barrels. The wine was matured in the same barrels for a period of 12 months, with regular batonnage (stirring of the lees) to enhance complexity.
Tasting Notes
Nose: yellow apples, saffron, baked custard, quince, vanilla
Palate: fleshy texture, rounded mouthfeel, peaches, ripe citrus
Food Pairing rich and creamy poultry dishes, cream-based pastas, spicy Asian cuisine, lobster, prawns, veal, crispy pork belly, creme brulee, lemon cheesecake
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin MW: 92 points
Tim Atkin MW92 points
SA Wine IndexGrand Gold
Platter's Wine Guide 20234*
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Stokery Road, Wellington, 7655, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 873 1582
Email
Owner
Wellington Wine Farmers Cooperative
Cellarmaster
Francois van Niekerk