Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.75%
Residual Sugar 3.8 g/L
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Drinking Window 2022-2029
Region Wellington
Brix at Harvest 23.0°
Vine Age 43-year-old
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 12 months
Lees Aging 1 year
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 500L and 700L
Sulfites 143.0 ppm
Production Details Grapes, from 43-year-old bush vine vineyards yielding only 4 tons/ha, 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 and 700L 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: oak spice, vanilla, cinnamon, butterscotch, pear, apricot, melon
Palate: creamy texture, fresh acidity, ripe melon, yellow apple, buttered toast
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 Platter's Guide 2025: 4.5* (90 points)
Platter's Guide 20254.5* (90 points)
Veritas Wine Awards 2024Double Gold (93 points)
Tim Atkin MW SA Report 202490 points
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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