Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 2 g/L
pH 3.33
Total Acidity 6.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Franschhoek
Grapes Picked February 2016
Vine Age 11 years
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Tank, Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Oak Aging 10 months
Oak Details 33.33% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak33.33%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300 litre
Production Details The grapes were hand-picked from beginning to end February 2016 with an average yield of 8 ton per hectare. After whole cluster pressing only the free-run juice was used. 15% was fermented and matured in concrete tanks. The remainder of the juice was fermented in stainless steel tanks and 300 litre French oak barrels. Matured in 300 litre French oak barrels for 10 months, of which one-third was new barrels. The wine has an ageing potential of 5+ years from vintage.
Tasting Notes
flint, mineral, lemon blossom, grapefruit, lemongrass, macadamia nut
Food Pairing seared scallops
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Producer Information
Address
Klapmuts – Simondium Road, Simondium, 7670, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 874 1648
Cellarmaster
André Roux & Kayla Oertle-Morse