Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Residual Sugar 2.8 g/L
pH 3.4
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Cape South Coast
Soil Decomposed granite, Clay
Grapes Picked January 29, 2019, February 21, 2019
Sites 71% Banhoek, 29% Helderberg
Vine Age 15-year-old
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 11 months
Oak Types French
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details The grapes were sourced from two different sites. The Helderberg portion was picked on 29 January from Rustenhof farm. This is a young-trellised vineyard on decomposed granite soils. The Banhoek portion was picked on 21 February from Summercourt farm. This is a 15-year-old, trellised vineyard on a richer, clay soil. Grapes went into a cold room overnight at 10 degrees Celsius. The following day, the grapes were 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 followed by natural malolactic fermentation. As little batonage as possible. 11 months in oak. No acid additions were made to this wine: maintaining the natural acidity is a key component for us.
Tasting Notes
melon, parma ham, nutmeg, papaya, fruit concentration, grapefruit citrus freshness, restrained oak, lees creaminess
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin South Africa 2020 Special report: 89/100
Tim Atkin South Africa 2020 Special report89/100
Platter's Guide 202193 points (4.5 stars)
Winemag.com rating: Christian Eedes91/100
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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