2023 Technical Specifications

ZA-WOR-ALVI32-2023
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, Loamy sand
Vineyard Yield 10 hL/ha
Harvest Dates week earlier than usual
Brix at Harvest 24.5°
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole-Bunch Press, 100% Free-Run Juice
Natural 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 500 cases.
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Vintages

2022 Technical Specifications

ZA-WOR-ALVI32-2022
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 Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Drinking Window 8+ years
Region Worcester
Harvest Dates 14 days delayed due to cooler season
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole-Bunch Press, 100% Free-Run Juice
Natural 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
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2021 Technical Specifications

ZA-WOR-ALVI32-2021
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%
Drinking Window 8+ years
Region Worcester
Harvest Dates 20-48 year old vineyards
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole-Bunch Press, 100% Free-Run Juice
Natural 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
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2020 Technical Specifications

ZA-WOR-ALVI32-2020
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 5+ years, optimal within 3 years
Region Worcester
Harvest Dates commenced earlier than usual
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole-Bunch Press, 100% Free-Run Juice
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 12 months
Lees Aging 1 year
Oak Types European oak
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2019 Technical Specifications

ZA-WOR-ALVI32-2019
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
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Drinking Window 5+ years
Region Worcester
Harvest Dates 25-40 year old vineyards
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole-Bunch Press, 100% Free-Run Juice
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types European oak
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2018 Technical Specifications

ZA-WOR-ALVI32-2018
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%
Drinking Window 5+ years
Region Worcester
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole-Bunch Press, 100% Free-Run Juice
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 11 months
Lees Aging 11 months
Oak Types oak
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2017 Technical Specifications

ZA-WOR-ALVI32-2017
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%
Drinking Window 5+ years
Region Worcester
Harvest Dates 25-40 year old vineyards
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 oak
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2016 Technical Specifications

ZA-WOR-ALVI32-2016
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%
Drinking Window 5+ years
Region Worcester
Harvest Dates 25-40 year old vineyards
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 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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