Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.25%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.42
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Stellenbosch
Brix at Harvest 22.0°
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Malolactic Fermentation 30%
Fining Agents Bentonite, vegecol
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Screwcap
Production Details This fifteenth Chardonnay vintage was made from five different vineyards. The cool, dry 2022 vintage produced healthy grapes. Hand-picked Chardonnay grapes from four blocks at 22 to 25 Balling were barrel fermented with partial pure yeast strain inoculation and some natural yeasts. 30% underwent malolactic fermentation. The wine was stirred twice during elevage in barrel, crossflow filtered, and bottled under screwcap.
Tasting Notes
lime-citrus, sourdough, cinnamon, minerality, wild white flowers, frangipani, almond blossom
Food Pairing paella, quail, pork
Critics Ratings Platter's Wine Guide: 4.5 stars 2024
Platter's Wine Guide4.5 stars 2024
James Suckling91 points 2023
Decanter AwardSilver 2023
Producer Information
Website
Address
P.O. Box 2033, Dennesig, 7601, South Africa
Phone
+27 83 263 4353
Email
Owner
David Finlayson
Cellarmaster
Pieter van der Merwe