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 23, 2020, February 18, 2020, March 13, 2020
Sites 54% Elandskloof, 23% Helderberg, 23% Banhoek
Vine Age 16-year-old
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Oak Aging 11 months
Oak Types French
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details The grapes were sourced from three different sites. The Helderberg portion was picked on 23 January from Rustenhof farm. This is a young-trellised vineyard on decomposed granite soils. The Banhoek portion was picked on 18 February from Summercourt farm. This is a 16-year-old, trellised vineyard on a richer, clay soil. The Elandskloof portion, from a cool, high-altitude site, was picked on 13 March. 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.
Tasting Notes
medium-weight, nuanced oak, pear, citrus fruit, vanilla, nutmeg spice, struck match reduction, peach, lemon, oatmeal, tightly wound palate, pure fruit, bright acidity, long finish, savoury
Critics Ratings Platters Guide 2022: 94/100 (4.5 stars)
Platters Guide 202294/100 (4.5 stars)
Winemag Christian Eedes January 202293/100
Tim Atkin South Africa 2021 Special report September 202092/100
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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