Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 3.2 g/L
pH 3.37
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Grenache Blanc, Piquepoul Blanc, Roussanne, Marsanne
Grenache Blanc
Piquepoul Blanc
Roussanne
Marsanne
Region Paarl
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Pre-Cooled Whole-Bunch Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Malolactic Fermentation 80%
Oak Aging 12 months
Bottle Aging 6 months (182 days)
Oak Types Old French oak barrels
Barrel Size 500L
Used Oak Only Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Cork & Wax Seal
Production Details Blend of Grenache Blanc, Piquepoul Blanc, Roussanne, and Marsanne. Grapes were picked at different stages, pre-cooled, and whole-bunch pressed before spontaneous fermentation. Barrel fermented and aged in old 500L French oak barrels. A portion of the Grenache was whole-bunch fermented for added texture and complexity. 80% malolactic fermentation. Aged for 1 year in barrel prior to blending and bottling, then 6 months in bottle before release.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Asian pear, white honey, blossom, crushed chalk
Palate: quince, apple, melon, salted butterscotch, honeycomb, peaches and cream, lemon
Producer Information
Website
Address
Brookdale Estate, Hawequa Road, Paarl, Western Cape, 7646, South Africa
Phone
+27 76 400 0229