Latest Technical Specifications · 2022
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 Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Drinking Window 8+ years
Region Worcester
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Bunch
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 11 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Second Fill Oak50%
Oak Types French Oak
Production Details 100% barrel fermented in new and used French oak with wild yeast fermentation. Barrel-matured for 11 months with regular bâtonnage. Individual barrel selection before blending.
Tasting Notes
Nose: vanilla, spice, lemon_zest, coconut, honey_melon
Palate: medium_bodied, moderate_tannins, refreshing_acidity, lemony_finish
Food Pairing sole, grilled_veal, mushrooms, soft_cheese, camembert, brie, reblochon
Critics Ratings International Wine & Spirits Awards (2023): 95-100
International Wine & Spirits Awards (2023)95-100
Michelangelo International (2023)Double Gold
Lumo Awards (2023)Double Gold
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 Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Drinking Window 8+ years
Region Worcester
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Bunch
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 11 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Second Fill Oak50%
Oak Types French Oak
Production Details 100% barrel fermented in new and used French oak with wild yeast fermentation. Barrel-matured for 11 months with regular bâtonnage. Individual barrel selection before blending.
Tasting Notes
Nose: vanilla, spice, lemon_zest, coconut, honey_melon
Palate: medium_bodied, moderate_tannins, refreshing_acidity, lemony_finish
Food Pairing sole, grilled_veal, mushrooms, soft_cheese, camembert, brie, reblochon
Critics Ratings International Wine & Spirits Awards (2023): 95-100
International Wine & Spirits Awards (2023)95-100
Michelangelo International (2023)Double Gold
Lumo Awards (2023)Double Gold
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 6.3 g/L
pH 3.3
Total Acidity 6.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Drinking Window 8+ years from vintage
Region Worcester
Soil Limestone-rich
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole-Bunch
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 70% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak70%
Oak Types French Oak
Production Details Barrel fermented in 70% new French oak, 30% used French oak. 12 months barrel maturation with regular bâtonnage. Wine from each barrel individually tasted before blending.
Tasting Notes
Nose: spices, lemon cream, pear drop
Palate: vibrant fruit, crisp acidity
Food Pairing grilled salmon, kingklip, grilled chicken, veal, brie cheese, camembert cheese
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.3%
Residual Sugar 4.5 g/L
pH 3.2
Total Acidity 6.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Drinking Window 5 years cellaring potential; best served at 10-12°C
Region Worcester
Soil Limestone-rich soils
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Second Fill Oak50%
Oak Types French Oak, Burgundian Oak
Production Details 100% barrel fermented in French and Burgundian oak (new and used). Wild yeast fermentation. 12 months barrel maturation with regular bâtonnage. Limestone-rich soils on banks of Breede River. Harvest: early 2020 with exceptional quality and good acid levels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: citrus, lemon blossom, pear drops, flint, lanolin
Palate: citrus zest, pear, minerality, creamy texture
Food Pairing roast duck, fish terrine, duck pâté, fish pâté, pork rillette, roasted quail with herb-butter sauce, mature Brie
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.3%
Residual Sugar 4.4 g/L
pH 3.2
Total Acidity 6.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Worcester
Soil Limestone-rich
Harvest Dates 2019 vintage: moderate temperatures during growth and ripening, yielding larger crop with smaller, more intense berries
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Careful Selection
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types French Oak, Burgundian Oak
Production Details 100% barrel fermented in new and used French and Burgundian oak with wild yeast fermentation. 12 months barrel maturation with regular bâtonnage. Individual barrel tasting before blending.
Tasting Notes
Nose: lemon, honey, melon, pear, vanilla, toasted_hazelnut
Palate: ripe_fruit, mineral, velvety
Food Pairing roast duck, fish terrine, duck pâté, fish pâté, pork rillette, roasted quail with herb-butter sauce, creamy mature Brie
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 4.5 g/L
pH 3.0
Total Acidity 7.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Drinking Window 5 years
Region Worcester
Soil Limestone-rich soils on banks of breede river
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 11 months
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Second Fill Oak100%
Oak Types French Oak, Burgundian Oak
Production Details 100% barrel fermented in both new and used French and Burgundian oak with wild yeast fermentation. Barrel-matured for 11 months with regular bâtonnage. Individual barrel tasting before blending.
Tasting Notes
Nose: lemon, honey, melon, vanilla, toasted hazelnuts
Palate: ripe fruit, velvety, opulent, complex
Food Pairing roast duck, fish terrine, duck pâté, fish pâté, pork rillette, roasted quail with herb-butter, creamy mature Brie
Critics Ratings International Wine & Spirits Awards: Great Gold 2019
International Wine & Spirits AwardsGreat Gold 2019
MichelangeloGold 2020
Catavinum World Wine & SpiritsGold 2020
National Wine ChallengePlatinum Top 100 2019
Producer Information
Website
Address
Alfalfa Farm, Scherpenheuwel Road, Worcester, 6850, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 905 0653
Email
Owner
Alvi's Drift Family