Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 141.9 g/L
pH 4.05
Total Acidity 6.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 200 kcal / glass
150ml glass200 kcal
750ml bottle1000 kcal
Grape Varieties Muscat Blanc
Muscat Blanc100%
Region Piekenierskloof
Soil Sandy loam soils
Vine Age planted 1962
Oak Aging 6 months
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 500
Used Oak Only Yes
Serving Temperature 14-16°C · 57-61°F
Production Details After picking, the grapes were laid out on drying racks on a bed of straw for one week. Whole bunches were then pressed very slowly to release very concentrated free-run juice, which was settled slightly and inoculated with selected yeast strain for a slow fermentation. The wine matured in used 500L French oak barrels for 6 months. Cellar life: 10-20 years. Piekenierskloof plateau fruit from 600 to 750 metres altitude.
Tasting Notes
Nose: peach, dried apricot, spice, honeysuckle
Palate: luxurious, full-bodied, harmonious acidity, creamy texture
Food Pairing grilled fish, monkfish, sea bass, cod, sea bream, spicy curry, chocolate, dried fruits, nuts, hard cheeses, soft cheeses, butterscotch desserts, caramel desserts
Producer Information
Website
Address
4 Nieuwoudt street, Citrusdal, 7340, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0) 22 921 2233
Email
Owner
Van Zyl family
Cellarmaster
Alecia Boshoff