Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.52%
Residual Sugar 3.5 g/L
pH 3.45
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Drinking Window 8-12 years from harvest
Region Cape South Coast
Sites 100% Elgin fruit
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method 50% Crushed And Pressed; 50% Whole Bunch Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 11 months
Oak Details 24% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak24%
Oak Types French Burgundian
Barrel Size 300L
Bottling Date 29 January 2024
Production Volume 5,650 bottles
Bottles5,650
Production Details 100% Elgin fruit. Hand harvested. Whole bunch naturally gravity settled. Spontaneous fermented in barrel. Some barrels underwent malolactic fermentation.
Tasting Notes
Golden Delicious apple tart crumble, fresh cream, sweet citrus nartjie, crunchy yellow pineapple, white pear, buttered toast, crushed stone salinity, rounded creamy texture, broad citrus presence, saline finish
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Offices @ Rooiheuwel Farm, Botrivier, 7185, South Africa
Phone
+27 82 547 5565
Email
Owner
Jacobus A.S. Viljoen (Kobie)
Cellarmaster
Kobie Viljoen