Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.42
Total Acidity 5.52 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Deep decomposed granite
Orientation South-Facing
Vineyard Yield 33 hL/ha
Grapes Picked February 14, 2022
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 6 months
Lees Aging 6 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 500L
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Serving Temperature 10-12°C · 50-54°F
Production Details Cool grapes were pressed whole bunch and allowed to settle overnight. The must was then racked to French oak barrels for fermentation with indigenous yeasts, with no sulphur or other additives added. Temperatures during fermentation were kept below 22°C. The wine went through malolactic fermentation naturally and then spent 6 months on the lees still with zero sulphur added until the barrels were racked and blended before bottling.
Tasting Notes
lemon rind, Golden Delicious apples, melba toast, whetstone minerality, racy acidity, brioche-like mid-palate
Food Pairing lighter style seafood, poultry recipes, vegetarian pasta dishes
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Le Quartier Français, Huguenot St, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 492 5961
Email
Owner
Andrea &
Chris Mullineux
Chris Mullineux
Cellarmaster
Gynore Hendricks