Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 110 g/L
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 7.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 180 kcal / glass
150ml glass180 kcal
750ml bottle900 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Weisser Riesling, Muscat D' Frontignon
Chenin Blanc38%
Weisser Riesling38%
Muscat D' Frontignon24%
Drinking Window 10 – 20 years from vintage
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Oakleaf profile (mainly decomposed granite and clay)
Elevation 220.0 meters
Orientation South-West
Brix at Harvest 30.0°
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Oak Aging 9 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Production Details The grapes are left on the vines to dry naturally to 30° Balling (Brix). Small batches are whole bunch pressed and the juice is left to settle overnight. After settling the juice is put into 225L French oak barrels for fermentation. Fermentation is stopped at the right alcohol and sugar levels and the wine is then left in barrel to mature for 9 months.
Tasting Notes
Nose: citrus blossoms, quince, honey
Palate: mango, dried apricot, honey, toasted almonds
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Knorhoek Road (off the R44), Stellenbosch 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 888 4600
Email
Owner
Nora and Victor Sperling
Cellarmaster
Roelof Lotriet