Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.6 g/L
Total Acidity 6.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Roussanne, Viognier, Verdelho
Chenin Blanc36%
Roussanne36%
Viognier17%
Verdelho11%
Region Jonkershoek Valley
Elevation 200.0 meters
Brix at Harvest 21.5°
Vine Age 9 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Concrete Egg
Oak Details 5% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak5%
Production Volume 8052 bottles
Bottles8052
Production Details The 2017 was the third consecutive year of serious drought in the Cape winelands. Yet, we didn't have any drastic heat spikes during the harvest period and the vines showed little stress despite the severe dry conditions. The overall fruit quality was excellent. This vintage continues from last year with Chenin being dominant in the blend. Almost entirely barrel fermented, but with a touch of an "egg" fermented component adding body. We handled it as carefully and as naturally as possible, giving the wine only a light fining and bottling with minimal filtration. This is our sixth vintage of this wine and it is interesting to see the consistency of the vineyard. Stylistically, I have always been looking for a balance between the richness and perfume of the Roussanne and Viognier and the fruit and freshness of the Chenin and Verdelho. In 2017, the grapes were picked in multiple passes and pressed separately. Approximately 50% was then blended and fermented together. The wine was 90% barrel fermented in neutral oak - just a a small percent (±5%) of new oak was used - and the balance fermented in concrete egg. It was aged for 8 months in barrel and tank with regular lees stirring.