Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 1.7 g/L
pH 3.4
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Cape South Coast
Elevation 350.0 meters
Grapes Picked February 13, 2023, February 27, 2023
Vine Age 20-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 two 20-year-old, trellised Chardonnay vineyards both planted on Summercourt Farm, on the Simonsberg Mountain. The higher altitude vineyard (400m) was picked first on 13 February and the one at lower altitude (350m) was picked on 27 February. 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: lemon, orange, nut, vanilla, spice
Palate: good depth of fruit, lively acidity, savoury finish, generous, expressive
Critics Ratings Christian Eedes Winemag.co.za: 94/100
Christian Eedes Winemag.co.za94/100
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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