Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 9.4 g/L
pH 3.67
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Duplex soils, Sandy material on a ferricrete bank on patches of deeper clay
Orientation South-South-West
Vine Age planted 1974
Fermentation Vessels French Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 400 litre
Production Details Primarily from a vineyard planted in 1974 with no trellis system, hence goblet or bush vines. The site produces very limited yields and is harvested through 7-8 selections across a 4-5 week window to capture the vineyard's full expression. Yield: 3 tons per hectare. Fermented spontaneously with native yeasts in large 400 litre French oak barrels and aged for 10-12 months before final barrel selection and assemblage.
Tasting Notes
minerality, complexity, concentration, balance, brute force, finesse
Food Pairing aperitif, lobster, langoustine, seafood, shellfish, exotic Eastern spiced foods
Critics Ratings Platter's 2022: 4.5 stars (93 points)
Platter's 20224.5 stars (93 points)
Producer Information
Website
Address
Helderberg Mountain, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 855 2374
Owner
Ken Forrester
Cellarmaster
Ken Forrester