Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.41
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Viognier
Chenin Blanc60%
Grenache Blanc30%
Viognier10%
Drinking Window 3-5 years from vintage
Region Paarl
Soil Shale
Vine Age old bush vines
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Natural Yeast Yes
Production Details Agter-Paarl fruit from dryland vineyards on shale soils, with a yield of 5 tons per hectare and production of 6,300 x 750ml. The grapes were hand-picked from old, low-yielding parcels of bush vines and chilled prior to whole-bunch pressing. Naturally fermented at low temperatures, with no malolactic fermentation to preserve freshness. The wine was aged sur lie in stainless steel tanks with regular stirring of the lees for extra complexity and a rounder mouthfeel.
Tasting Notes
Nose: pineapple, paw-paw, melon, peach, green apple, floral
Palate: apple-like acidity, tropical fruit, stone fruit, creamy texture, apricot, white peach
Food Pairing grilled line fish with lemon butter and fresh herbs, Thai-style prawn and mango salad, roast chicken with apricot glaze and seasonal vegetables
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Producer Information
Website
Address
c/o R312 & Eenzaamheid Road, Agter Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 84 622 7495
Owner
Briers-Louw Family
Cellarmaster
Janno Briers-Louw