2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.6%
Residual Sugar 4.7 g/L
pH 3.1
Total Acidity 6.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Drinking Window 8+ years
Region Worcester
Soil Red karoo soil, Limestone banks and loamy sand
Vineyard Yield 10 hL/ha
Brix at Harvest 24.5°
Vine Age 25-48 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole-Bunch
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 12 months
Lees Aging 1 year
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French Oak
Production Details Hand-selected grapes from established 25-48 year old vineyards in Worcester. Whole-bunch pressed for free-run juice only. 100% barrel-fermented in French oak using combination of wild and cultured yeasts. Matured 12 months in French oak with regular bâtonnage. Individual barrel tasting before blending. Production volume: 500 cases.
Tasting Notes
Nose: wild buchu, honeysuckle, passionfruit, spice
Palate: well-balanced, lingering aftertaste
Food Pairing creamy fish pie, seafood chowder, chicken Marsala
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.4%
Residual Sugar 4.6 g/L
pH 3.2
Total Acidity 6.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Drinking Window 8+ years
Region Worcester
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 25-48 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types french_oak
Production Details Hand-selected grapes from 25-48 year old Chenin Blanc vineyards. Whole-bunch pressed. 100% barrel fermented in French oak with wild and cultured yeast. Matured 12 months in French oak on lees with regular bâtonnage. Delayed harvest by 14 days due to cool season conditions.
Food Pairing brie, chevre, roast butternut quiche, grilled chicken, roast duck, chicken korma curry
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.4%
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%
Region Worcester
Soil Mediterranean microclimate with soil diversity, Breede river water
Vine Age 20-48 years
Pressing Method Whole Bunch
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 70% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak70%
Oak Types French Oak
Production Details Hand-selected grapes from 20-48 year old vines. Whole-bunch pressed. 100% barrel fermented with wild and cultured yeast. Matured 12 months in 70% new French oak with bâtonnage. Superior structure, cellaring potential of 8+ years.
Tasting Notes
Nose: peach, blossom, lemon
Palate: fresh, crisp, citrus, lemon
Sight: pale_lemony_colour
Food Pairing spicy fish curries, chicken curries, creamy vegetable soup, strong cheeses
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.4%
Residual Sugar 4.4 g/L
pH 3.0
Total Acidity 6.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Drinking Window Within first 3 years after bottling, will improve with cellar maturation of at least 5 years
Region Worcester
Vine Age 25-40 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Types European Oak
Production Details Hand-selected grapes from 25-40 year old vineyards. Whole-bunch pressed. 100% barrel fermented with wild and cultured yeast. Matured 12 months in European oak barrels on lees with regular bâtonnage. 2020 vintage: cool, windy start with late January-early February rainfall. Earlier harvest than usual with higher yields exhibiting good acidity.
Tasting Notes
pale-straw-coloured, lime-green edge, granadilla, white peach, crisp acidity, creamy mouthfeel, fine herbs, honeycomb, fresh lime aftertaste
Food Pairing creamy coconut fish curry, saffron mussel bisque, pork roast with apple sauce, pork fillet with creamy mustard sauce
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.7%
Residual Sugar 4.4 g/L
pH 3.2
Total Acidity 6.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Region Worcester
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 25-40 years
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types European Oak
Barrel Size barrique
Production Details 100% barrel fermented in European oak using wild yeast and cultured yeast fermentation. Kept on lees with regular bâtonnage. Will improve with cellar maturation of at least 5 years.
Tasting Notes
Nose: chamomile, nectarine, peach, vanilla, roasted_cashew, fresh_cream
Palate: ripe_fruit, elegant, velvety, long_lingering
Food Pairing creamy coconut fish curry, saffron mussel bisque, pork roast with apple sauce, pork fillet with creamy mustard sauce
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 4.5 g/L
pH 3.2
Total Acidity 6.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Worcester
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Production Details Whole bunch pressed, barrel fermented with wild and cultured yeast, aged 11 months on lees.
Tasting Notes
Nose: nectarine, peach, toasty
Palate: creamy, roasted cashew, vanilla
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.8%
Residual Sugar 5.2 g/L
pH 3.1
Total Acidity 6.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Worcester
Vine Age 25-40 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Bunch
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 11 months
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details Hand-selected grapes from 25-40 year old Chenin Blanc vineyards. 100% barrel fermented in oak with wild yeast. Matured 11 months on lees with regular bâtonnage. Suitable for cellar maturation of at least 5 years.
Tasting Notes
Nose: nectarine, peach, toasty_oak
Palate: rich, creamy, roasted_cashew, vanilla, mineral
Food Pairing creamy_coconut_fish_curry, saffron_mussel_bisque, pork_roast_with_apple_sauce, pork_fillet_with_creamy_mustard_sauce
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 4.9 g/L
pH 3.2
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Worcester
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 25-40 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 11 months
Lees Aging 11 months
Barrel Size oak_barrel
Production Details Hand-selected grapes from 25-40 year old Chenin Blanc vineyards. Whole-bunch pressed. 100% barrel fermented with wild yeast. 11 months maturation on lees with regular bâtonnage. Individual barrel tasting before blending.
Tasting Notes
Nose: nectarine, peach, toasted oak, roasted cashew, vanilla
Palate: creamy, viscous, soft, full, round
Food Pairing creamy coconut fish curry, saffron mussel bisque, pork roast with apple sauce, pork fillet with creamy mustard sauce
Producer Information
Website
Address
Alfalfa Farm, Scherpenheuwel Road, Worcester, 6850, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 905 0653
Email
Owner
Alvi's Drift Family