Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc
Region Elim
Soil Bokkeveld slate, Koffieklip and gravel
Orientation South
Harvest Dates 02-26 February 2024
Brix at Harvest 23.5°
Grape Clone SB159, 317 on Richter 99
Vine Age 19 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 1 days
Oak Aging 10 months
Lees Aging 10 months
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Second Fill Oak10%
Third Fill Oak10%
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 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 40 to 60 days at 13C. After fermentation, the wine is matured in barrel for up to 10 months with monthly batonnage of the lees. No malolactic fermentation takes place. The barrel regime is 10% 1st fill, 10% 2nd fill, 10% 3rd fill and 70% older medium-toast barrels.
Tasting Notes
lemon curd, grapefruit marmalade, creme brulee, honeyed notes, lemon/lime citrus freshness
Critics Ratings Veritas '25: Double Gold (93 points) - 2024 vintage
Veritas '25Double Gold (93 points) - 2024 vintage
Gilbert & Gaillard '26Double Gold Medal (93 points) - 2024 vintage
Global Fine Wine Challenge '25Judges Selection - 2024 vintage
Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards '25Double Gold - 2024 vintage
Platter's SA Wine Guide '264.5 stars (94 points) - 2024 vintage
Robert Parker Points '2586 points - 2023 vintage
Tim Atkin Report '2494 points - 2023 vintage
Producer Information
Website
Phone
+27 (0)27 482 2827
Email
Owner
David Nieuwoudt
Cellarmaster
David Nieuwoudt