Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.6%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.32
Total Acidity 6.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Region Elgin
Soil Decomposed bokkeveld shale containing about 20% clay
Elevation 255.0 meters
Grapes Picked March 3, 2022
Vine Age 8 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole-Bunch Pressing
Lees Aging 10 months
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Oak Types French oak barrels
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Serving Temperature 10-13°C · 50-55°F
Production Volume 1,937 bottles
Bottles1,937
Production Details Our grapes are grown in a single 8-year-old southwesterly facing dry-farmed vineyard located 255m above sea level in the southeastern region of Elgin. Vines are planted in decomposed Bokkeveld shale containing about 20% clay. Cooler temperatures and rainfall followed favourable winter conditions. This delayed ripening by nearly two weeks, imparting a unique character to the grapes adding layers of complexity and flavour. Our philosophy is one of minimal intervention, allowing the terroir to speak for itself. The grapes were picked by hand on the 3rd of March 2022 and moved directly to the press for gentle whole-bunch pressing. Fermented in French oak barrels, 25% new, and matured on fine lees for 10 months. No fining or filtering was done prior to bottling. Only the best barrels were bottled.
Tasting Notes
Nose: apple blossom, stone fruit
Palate: citrus, tangy, chalky, lime zest