Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.29
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite and loam
Elevation 195.0 meters
Orientation South-Facing
Grapes Picked February 17, 2020
Brix at Harvest 23.3°
Grape Clone Montpellier
Vine Age 37 years old
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Clay Amphora
Lees Aging 6 months
Oak Details 51% Third Fill Oak
Third Fill Oak51%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 228L, 400L
Production Details The juice was fermented in a combination of oak barrels and clay amphorae. 51% of the juice was barrel-fermented in 228L 3rd & 4th fill French Oak barrels and 49% in 400L clay amphorae for a period of 6 months. Amphora has the natural ability to keep the lees in constant suspension during fermentation. This was followed by malolactic fermentation in both the amphora and barrel, and matured "sur-lie" for 6 months with occasional "barrel rolling" to add richness to the palate. Six barrels were naturally fermented. No sulphur was added during the course of vinification and only at final bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: angelica, quince, orchard fruits
Palate: crystalline, bright acidity, savoury, ethereal finish
Critics Ratings 2019 vintage - Platter's by Diners Club Wine Guide 2021: 4.5 stars
2019 vintage - Platter's by Diners Club Wine Guide 20214.5 stars
2019 vintage - Tim Atkin92 points
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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)