2022 Technical Specifications

ZA-WOR-ALVI31-2022
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
Soil Limestone, Black slate, Sandy-loamy, Red karoo
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole-Bunch Press
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 11 months
Lees Aging 11 months
Oak Types French oak
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Vintages

2021 Technical Specifications

ZA-WOR-ALVI31-2021
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
Region Worcester
Soil Limestone
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole-Bunch Press
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 12 months
Lees Aging 1 year
Oak Details 70% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak70%
Second Fill Oak30%
Oak Types French oak
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2020 Technical Specifications

ZA-WOR-ALVI31-2020
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
Region Worcester
Soil Limestone
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Press
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 12 months
Lees Aging 1 year
Oak Types French oak, Burgundian oak
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2019 Technical Specifications

ZA-WOR-ALVI31-2019
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%
Drinking Window 5+ years
Region Worcester
Soil Limestone
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Press
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 12 months
Lees Aging 1 year
Oak Types French oak, Burgundian oak
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2018 Technical Specifications

ZA-WOR-ALVI31-2018
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
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Press
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 11 months
Lees Aging 11 months
Oak Types French oak, Burgundian oak
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Producer Information

Website
alvisdrift.co.za
Address
Alfalfa Farm, Scherpenheuwel Road, Worcester, 6850, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 905 0653
Email
wine@alvisdrift.co.za
Owner
Alvi's Drift Family

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