Latest Technical Specifications · 2024
Alcohol 13.6%
Residual Sugar 4.3 g/L
pH 3.0
Total Acidity 6.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Worcester
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels French Oak Barrel, Acacia Barrel, Stainless Steel
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French, Acacia
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details Only best-quality free-run juice used. Approximately 30% wild yeast-fermented then aged in predominantly older French oak barrels, with some French Acacia barrels for complexity and depth. Remainder fermented in stainless steel tanks highlighting primary fruit character. Hand-harvested from selected Chenin Blanc vineyards in cool, early morning hours. Vineyards sustainably fertilized with natural compost produced on farm.
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.6%
Residual Sugar 4.3 g/L
pH 3.0
Total Acidity 6.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Worcester
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels French Oak Barrel, Acacia Barrel, Stainless Steel
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French, Acacia
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details Only best-quality free-run juice used. Approximately 30% wild yeast-fermented then aged in predominantly older French oak barrels, with some French Acacia barrels for complexity and depth. Remainder fermented in stainless steel tanks highlighting primary fruit character. Hand-harvested from selected Chenin Blanc vineyards in cool, early morning hours. Vineyards sustainably fertilized with natural compost produced on farm.
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.6%
Residual Sugar 4.7 g/L
pH 3.1
Total Acidity 6.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Drinking Window 3 years
Region Worcester
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels French Oak Barrel, Acacia Barrel, Stainless Steel
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French, Acacia
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details Only best-quality free-run juice used. Approximately 30% wild yeast-fermented then aged in predominantly older French oak barrels, with some French Acacia barrels for complexity and depth. Remainder fermented in stainless steel tanks highlighting primary fruit character. Hand-harvested from selected Chenin Blanc vineyards in cool, early morning hours. Vineyards sustainably fertilized with natural compost produced on farm.
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 4.6 g/L
pH 3.1
Total Acidity 6.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Drinking Window 3 years
Region Worcester
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels French Oak Barrel, Acacia Barrel, Stainless Steel
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French, Acacia
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details Only best-quality free-run juice used. Approximately 25% wild yeast-fermented then aged in predominantly older French oak barrels, with some French Acacia barrels for complexity and depth. Remainder fermented in stainless steel tanks highlighting primary fruit character. Hand-harvested from selected Chenin Blanc vineyards in cool, early morning hours.
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.7%
Residual Sugar 4.8 g/L
pH 3.1
Total Acidity 6.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Drinking Window 3 years
Region Worcester
Harvest Dates Two weeks later than normal due to slower ripening
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels French Oak Barrel, Stainless Steel
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details Only best-quality free-run juice used. Approximately 25% wild-yeast fermented then aged in older French oak barrels for complexity and depth. Remainder fermented in stainless steel tanks highlighting primary fruit character. Hand-harvested in cool, early morning hours. Moderate weather resulted in slow ripening, exceptional flavour development, low pH and high natural acidity.
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.4%
Residual Sugar 4.6 g/L
pH 3.1
Total Acidity 6.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Worcester
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels French Oak Barrel, Stainless Steel
Oak Types French
Production Details Only best quality free run juice used. 20-30% fermented and aged in French oak barrels, remainder fermented in stainless steel tanks. Selectively hand-harvested in cool, early morning hours. Vineyards grown using minimal intervention, fertilized with natural compost produced on farm.
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.7%
Residual Sugar 4.6 g/L
pH 3.2
Total Acidity 6.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Worcester
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels French Oak Barrel, Stainless Steel
Oak Types French
Production Details Only best quality free run juice used. 20-30% fermented and aged in French oak barrels, remainder fermented in stainless steel tanks. Selectively hand-harvested in cool, early morning hours. Vineyards grown using minimal intervention, fertilized with natural compost produced on farm.
Producer Information
Website
Address
Alfalfa Farm, Scherpenheuwel Road, Worcester, 6850, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 905 0653
Email
Owner
Alvi's Drift Family