Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.11%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.25
Total Acidity 6.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
Sauvignon Blanc97%
Semillon3%
Region Durbanville
Soil Decomposed granite with a high clay content
Brix at Harvest 24.0°
Vine Age 32 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Terra Cotta Pot
Maceration 0.17 days
Lees Aging 11 months
Oak Types Austrian, French
Barrel Size 500L, 600L
Production Details Vineyard yield 4 t/ha, trained on a 4 wire Perold trellis. The grapes were hand harvested at 24ºB, crushed and de-stemmed. Skin contact of 4 hours, pressed and settled for 36 hours. Racked and inoculated with a selected yeast. 3 weeks alcoholic fermentation in 1st and 2nd fill 600L Austrian oak barrels, 500L French oak barrels and terra cotta pots at 18-20ºC. Post-fermentation lees contact of 11 months in barrel, stirred once a week to enhance mouth feel and concentration. Made with minimal intervention; sediment may occur over time.
Tasting Notes
fynbos, cassis, tropical fruit, minerality, complex fruit, vanilla
Food Pairing pan-seared tuna, fresh salmon with a fennel and olive oil dressing
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Producer Information
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Address
Koeberg Road, Durbanville, Cape Town, 7550, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0) 21 976 3361
Email
Owner
Thys Louw
Cellarmaster
Thys Louw