Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.96%
Residual Sugar 3.1 g/L
pH 3.37
Total Acidity 6.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Viognier
Viognier100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Granite/tukulu (decomposed granite)/table mountain sandstone
Orientation South West
Brix at Harvest 24.5°
Grape Clone VR 1A on R110
Vine Age planted 2001
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel Tank, Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 9 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Bottling Date August 11, 2025
Production Details In keeping with previous vintages, the juice was fermented at between 13-15°C in tank for the first day. After the first day the juice is then transferred to barrel to complete the fermentation in barrel. After maturation in a small percentage 1st fill, but mainly 2nd and 3rd fill French 225L oak barrels for 9 months the wine is given a light filtration and bottled.
Tasting Notes
Nose: passionfruit, white pear, rosewater
Palate: mineral, orange blossom, nougat
Food Pairing shellfish, seafood, veal, pork, roast chicken, curried Malay dishes
Producer Information
Website
Address
Da Capo Vineyards, Somerset West 7130, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 858 1088
Email
Cellarmaster
Reino Thiart