Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.61%
Residual Sugar 4.4 g/L
pH 3.62
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Drinking Window now to 2033
Region Stellenbosch
Elevation 375.0 meters
Harvest Dates February 10, 2023
Vine Age 28 years
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Second Fill Oak40%
Third Fill Oak20%
Oak Types French
Production Details The grapes were picked at 22.5-23° Balling, with whole bunches crushed without prior destemming to ensure a prominent fruit character and well-rounded wine. After pressing, the juice settled in a stainless-steel tank for 48 hours at 12-14° Celsius before the clear juice was racked into French oak barrels. Each barrel was inoculated with a different yeast strain. A third of the wine was fermented with natural yeasts to ensure a softer wine with complexity. The barrels used for Mrs. English were composed of 40% new, 40% second fill, and 20% third fill. The wine was then sulphured and left to mature in barrels for 12 months, with bâttonage performed every week.
Tasting Notes
Nose: citrus
Palate: full
Food Pairing smoked salmon, white fish, pork, chicken, creamy pasta dishes
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Lanzerac Road, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 887 1132
Email
Cellarmaster
Wynand Lategan