Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.56%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.33
Total Acidity 6.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Sandy, Loam topsoil, Granitic gravel subsoils
Vine Age planted 1947
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types French
Production Details The wine was made with the absolute minimum intervention to allow the old vines to express the true flavours of the site and variety with as gentle a human touch as possible. Sulphured after primary fermentation to prevent MLF, followed by 11 months maturation on the lees.
Tasting Notes
Palate: minerality, salty, umami
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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