Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 3.68 g/L
pH 3.2
Total Acidity 5.93 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Cape South Coast
Elevation 400.0 meters
Vine Age 21-year-old
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 10 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L, 300L
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details The grapes were sourced from a 21-year-old, trellised Chardonnay vineyard planted on Summercourt Farm, on the Simonsberg Mountain at 400m altitude. The grapes were handpicked, hand sorted and gently whole bunch pressed. The juice was settled overnight at 10 degrees. It then went to barrel for natural fermentation in 100% old French oak barrels (225L and 300L) followed by natural malolactic fermentation. As little batonage as possible. 10 months total in oak.
Tasting Notes
Nose: floral perfume, herbs, citrus, subtle leesy character
Palate: clean fruit, crisp acidity, pithy finish, ripe citrus, lees, oak
Critics Ratings Christian Eedes Winemag.co.za: 92/100
Christian Eedes Winemag.co.za92/100
Tim Atkin93
Producer Information
Website
Address
Dwarsriviershoek Farm, Zevenrivieren Road, Banhoek, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 8851275
Email
Owner
Jocelyn Hogan Wilson
Cellarmaster
Jocelyn Hogan Wilson