Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties Roussanne, Chenin Blanc, Verdelho, Viognier
Roussanne42%
Chenin Blanc30%
Verdelho20%
Viognier8%
Region Jonkershoek Valley
Elevation 200.0 meters
Brix at Harvest 21.5°
Vine Age 15 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Tank
Oak Aging 9 months
Lees Aging 9 months
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Oak Types French
Unfiltered Yes
Fining Agents light fining
Production Details We have one block on the farm that is quite different from all the other blocks. Because it sits at the bottom of a steep slope as well as being very close to a river, it has a number of different geological influences: there are multiple soil types in this small block. Faced with this difficult situation, we tried to turn it into a positive and decided to plant a mix of varieties that could be picked together to make up one wine. In 2023, most of the grapes were picked in multiple passes. It was then pressed and co-fermented together. The juice was barrel fermented in neutral oak — just a small percentage (±10%) of new oak was used. It was aged for 9 months in barrel and tank with regular lees stirring. This wine is barrel fermented in mostly neutral French oak. We handled the wine as carefully and naturally as possible, giving it only a light fining and then bottling with minimal filtration. It is lead by Roussanne giving the wine a beautiful mouthfeel, a light floral perfume and a very fine texture on the palate. Seven years into organic farming, the vineyards are in excellent shape and fared well in an interesting season. Warm, but not excessive, temperatures during early harvest produced quality fruit with enhanced aromatics and richness. This vintage produced concentrated white wines with good texture.
Certifications Organic