Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.33
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite (hutton and glenrosa soil form)
Elevation 250.0 meters
Orientation East-Facing
Harvest Dates February 25-March 12, 2020
Grape Clone Burgundian & Davis
Vine Age 30 years old
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Destemmed
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 10 months
Lees Aging 10 months
Oak Details 70% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak70%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 228-litre
Production Details Crushed and pressed immediately after de-stemming, the juice was barrel-fermented in traditional 228-litre French oak barrels (70% new and 30% second, third and fourth fill) from selected Burgundian cooperages (Damy, Chassin and Rousseau). The barrels were inoculated with a selection of French yeast. A percentage of the wine went through natural fermentation. The wine was matured “sur lie” for 10 months, with regular barrel-rolling to accentuate the rich, leesy character.
Tasting Notes
linear acidity, mouthfilling fruit textures, lime citrus, fragrant oak spice
Food Pairing poached veal with béarnaise sauce, butternut ravioli with mushroom sauce and truffle oil
Critics Ratings National Wine Challenge: Platinum award (2019)
National Wine ChallengePlatinum award (2019)
Top Wine SATop 10 Chardonnay classification (2019)
Platter's by Diners Club5 stars (2019)
Platters Wine Guide4.5 stars (2018)
National Wine ChallengeDouble Gold (2018)
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Stellenbosch Kloof Road, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0) 21 881 3441
Email
Owner
Gary Jordan &
Kathy Jordan
Kathy Jordan
Cellarmaster
Gary Jordan (with Sjaak Nelson)