Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 3 g/L
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc
Drinking Window Two to four years
Region Elim
Soil Bokkeveld slate, Koffieklip and gravel
Orientation South
Harvest Dates 18 February - 12 March 2022
Grape Clone SB159, 317 on Richter 99
Vine Age 17 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 1 days
Oak Aging 10 months
Lees Aging 10 months
Oak Details 13% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak13%
Second Fill Oak29%
Third Fill Oak29%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 400L French oak barrels
Oak Toast Level Medium
Production Details Grapes are hand-harvested in the early morning at 23.5 degrees B. A portion of the grapes is whole bunch pressed; the rest goes through the destemmer and is crushed for skin contact. After one day of settling, the juice is transferred into 400L French oak barrels where natural fermentation takes place over the next 40 to 60 days at 13C. Once fermentation is completed, the barrels are matured for up to 10 months with a monthly batonnage of the lees. No malolactic fermentation takes place. The barrel regime is 13% 1st fill, 29% 2nd fill, 29% 3rd fill and 29% 4th fill tight-grain barrels with a medium toast.
Tasting Notes
lemon curd, grapefruit marmalade, creme brulee, honeyed notes, lemon/lime citrus freshness, summer fruits, caramelised pineapple, roasted almond, saline finish
Food Pairing tomato-based soups, salads, pasta sauces, salads dressed with vinaigrette, grilled fish with a lemon dressing, fresh asparagus with parma ham, parmesan shavings, goat's milk cheese, fresh oysters, tempura-battered prawns
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin Report '23: 95 points - 2022 vintage
Tim Atkin Report '2395 points - 2022 vintage
Michelangelo Awards '23Gold - 2022 vintage
Gilbert & Gaillard '23Double Gold Medal (92 points) - 2022 vintage
International Wine Challenge (Tranche 2) '22Silver - 2020 vintage
Platter's SA Wine Guide '215 stars - 2019 vintage
Decanter World Wine Awards '20Platinum - 2018 vintage
Six Nations Australia '19Trophy winner - 2017 vintage
Producer Information
Website
Phone
+27 (0)27 482 2827
Email
Owner
David Nieuwoudt
Cellarmaster
David Nieuwoudt