Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.04%
Residual Sugar 2 g/L
pH 3.15
Total Acidity 6.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc100%
Region Durbanville
Soil Decomposed granite, High clay content
Brix at Harvest 21.0°
Vine Age 31 years
Maceration 0.33 days
Lees Aging 5 months
Production Details The grapes were night harvested at 21ºB, crushed and de-stemmed reductively. Skin contact of 8 hours, pressed and settled for 36 hours. Racked and inoculated with selected yeast, Vin7. 3 weeks alcoholic fermentation temperature controlled at 14 - 16ºC. Post fermentation lees contact of 5 months to enhance mouth feel and concentration. Minimum intervention during the winemaking process.
Tasting Notes
Nose: concentrated aromas, minerality, flinty elegance
Palate: rounded mouthfeel, nectarine, kiwi, balanced acidity
Food Pairing pan-seared tuna, fresh salmon with a fennel and olive oil dressing
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Koeberg Road, Durbanville, Cape Town, 7550, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0) 21 976 3361
Email
Owner
Thys Louw
Cellarmaster
Thys Louw