Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.8 g/L
pH 3.58
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite, Loam
Elevation 220.0 meters
Orientation South, East
Grapes Picked February 23, 2021
Brix at Harvest 23.5°
Grape Clone Montpellier
Vine Age 39 years old
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Clay Amphora
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Oak Aging 9 months
Lees Aging 9 months
Oak Details 75% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak75%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 228L, 400L
Production Details The juice was fermented in a combination of oak barrels and clay amphora. 75% of the juice was barrel-fermented in 228L 2nd and older fill French oak barrels and 25% in 400L clay amphora. 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 barrels and matured "sur-lie" for 9 months with occasional "barrel rolling" to add richness to the palate. Five 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 2021 - Tim Atkin Awards: 93 points
2021 - Tim Atkin Awards93 points
2021 - John Platter Wine Guide 20234.5 stars
2021 - Neal Martin 202292 points
▸ Sources (1)
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)