Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.17%
Residual Sugar 3.2 g/L
pH 3.33
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Dark red, Iron-rich decomposed shale with 15-20% clay
Grapes Picked February 22, 2021
Total Aging 12 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 500L amphora
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Vineyard fruit came from the upper end of Devon Valley with supplementary irrigation only as needed. After 22 years of winemaking, this was the winemaker's first experiment with an amphora clay pot, adding viscosity and youthful fruit aromas to complement selected French oak barrels. No malolactic conversion was allowed to preserve the natural acidity. The wine matured for 12 months in 100% French oak, with 30% first-fill barrels and the balance in second- and third-fill barrels, plus a 500L amphora component.
Tasting Notes
Nose: stone fruit, lemon, toasted hazelnut
Palate: creamy texture, complexity, structure, balanced acidity, integrated oak
Critics Ratings International Wine & Spirits Challenge 2023: 90 Points - Silver (2021 Vintage)
International Wine & Spirits Challenge 202390 Points - Silver (2021 Vintage)
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Devon Valley Road, Devon Valley, Stellenbosch 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 865 8100
Owner
Bernard Fontannaz
Cellarmaster
Debbie Thompson