Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 3.2 g/L
pH 3.21
Total Acidity 6.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Granite, Sandstone, Limestone
Elevation 100.0 meters
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 7 months
Lees Aging 4 months
Oak Types French
Production Details Each vineyard parcel was fermented separately, using a combination of natural yeast and careful inoculation. Of the grapes, 45% were left as whole bunch and 55% were lightly crushed and the juice was allowed to settle overnight. The wine was aged on its lees in a combination of stainless steel and French oak barrels. A small percentage of malolactic fermentation was allowed. After four months, the various parcels were blended, then aged for a further three months before being stabilized, lightly filtered and bottled.
Tasting Notes
bright straw hues, sweet vanilla, almonds, clean tropical fruit, rich and full in the mouth, white peach, apricot, grapefruit, vanilla backing
Critics Ratings Wine Spectator: 89
Wine Spectator89
Stephen Tanzer's Wine Cellar89
Platter's Guide4 stars
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Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa