Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.36
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Drinking Window 2030
Region Paarl
Vine Age 15-39 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Amphora, Qvevri
Pressing Method Whole Bunch
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 12 months
Lees Aging 1 year
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 500-litre
Production Details Certified organic Chenin Blanc from vines aged 15-39 years, with low yields of 4-8 tons. Hand-picked grapes harvested at 22˚-23° Balling, whole bunch pressed, naturally fermented in 500-litre French oak barrels; 20% whole bunch fermented in amphora and qvevri. Kept on the lees for 12 months with regular battonage.
Certifications Organic
Tasting Notes
Nose: winter melon, pineapple, lime, honey
Palate: gooseberry, quince, peach, minerality
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Lustigan Road, Klein Drakenstein, Paarl, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 863 1976
Email
Owner
Johnathan Grieve
Cellarmaster
Corné Marais