Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.36
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Semillon, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Viognier
Semillon45%
Chenin Blanc23%
Chardonnay17%
Viognier15%
Region Franschhoek
Sites Franschhoek, Banhoek, Wellington, Simonsberg-Paarl
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Stainless Steel
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 1 year
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L, 500L
Production Details Winter 2022 saw average rainfall and plenty of cold days keeping the vines dormant. The growing season was characterised by above average temperatures and regular rains until December. January and February was hot and dry which allowed picking in near perfect conditions with cooler mornings allowing fruit to be harvested in an ideal way. The grapes for this white blend were hand selected by our Cellar Master from a variety of locations in Franschhoek, Banhoek, Wellington and Simonsberg-Paarl. Berries were hand selected in the cool of the early morning. The assemblage of chenin blanc, Semillon, chardonnay and viognier took place towards the end of 2023. Prior to that the individual components were vinified separately using indigenous yeasts in a variety of containers including 225 and 500 litre French oak barrels and stainless steel tanks. This wine delivers a naturally fresh, creamy and crisp palate. Approximately 30% of this wine was barrel matured.
Tasting Notes
Nose: flinty, lemon peel, apricot, tangerine, meringue, honeysuckle
Palate: creamy, complex, citrus, white blossom, minerality, salinity, smooth
Food Pairing seared tuna loin, charred fennel with truffled pomme purée, puttanesca
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
3 Green Valley Rd, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 876 2738
Email
Cellarmaster
Thierry Haberer