Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.22
Total Acidity 7.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Drinking Window within the first 3 years after bottling
Region Franschhoek
Soil Loam
Vineyard Yield 48 hL/ha
Grapes Picked February 14, 2015
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Bottling Date May 27, 2016
Sulfites 25.0 ppm
Serving Temperature 10-12°C · 50-54°F
Production Details The grapes are chilled in our cold room, where after they are pressed whole bunch and allowed to settle overnight. 25ppm SO2 is added, and no further additions are made. The must is then racked to barrel for fermentation and temperatures are not allowed to exceed 24°C. Fermentation lasted 42 days after which the wine was left to complete malolactic fermentation and left unsulphured until bottling.
Tasting Notes
citrus blossom, flint, salinity, citrus zest, crushed shells, textured, vibrant, long finish
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Producer Information
Website
Address
The Wine Studio, Leeu Estates, Dassenberg Road, Franschhoek, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 492 2224
Email
Owner
Mullineux &
Leeu Family Wines
Leeu Family Wines