Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.47
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Franschhoek
Harvest Dates February 12-15, 2021
Vine Age over 35 years old
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Tank
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 12 months
Lees Aging 1 year
Oak Types French
Bottling Date February 15, 2022
Production Volume 844 bottles
Bottles844
Production Details 2021 harvest was approx. 2 weeks later than normal due to cooler weather throughout the season, which persisted through harvest time and expressed itself with grapes of higher acidity. The season produced strong vine growth with good bunch and berry sizes. The grapes for this wine were harvested from vines planted in 1982 which are registered with the Old Vine Project. Hand selected bunches from an excellent vineyard in the Simonsberg/Paarl area. 100% from vines certified by the Old Vine Project – all bush vines over 35 years old. Harvested during the period 12th to 15th February 2021. Berries cooled to 5°C prior to “Champagne” crush cycle. Clarified juice transferred by gravity to barrels and tanks for fermentation. Wild yeast fermentation with 100% vinified and matured for 12 months in a mix of new and second fill French oak barrels. All the wine was stirred continually on the fine lees. Bottled 15 February 2022.
Tasting Notes
Nose: kumquat, honeysuckle, quince, citrus flowers
Palate: yellow fruit, fresh ginger, pineapple
Food Pairing spicy squid, indulgent lobster thermidor
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Website
Address
3 Green Valley Rd, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 876 2738
Email
Cellarmaster
Thierry Haberer