Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 3.6 g/L
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Cape Town
Soil Weathered shale and granite
Orientation East-Facing Slope
Vine Age planted 1983
Natural Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 10 months
Oak Types French
Production Details WINE OF ORIGIN: Durbanville, Cape Town. This unirrigated single vineyard was planted in 1983 and is cooled by sea breezes from Table Bay and False Bay. Harvested in two phases, the first batch (30%) fermented naturally in third-fill French oak for freshness, while the later, riper portion fermented in first-fill (35%) and second-fill (35%) French oak to build depth. Post fermentation, the wine rested on the lees with monthly batonnage before blending and bottling after 10 months.
Tasting Notes
straw, ripe stone fruit, pineapple, green apple, lime, cedarwood, sweet oak spice, citrus, white peach, yellow peach
Food Pairing roasted poultry, creamy seafood dishes, grilled vegetables, aged cheeses