Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 5.1 g/L
pH 3.38
Total Acidity 6.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Chardonnay90%
Pinot Noir10%
Drinking Window 2024 onwards
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Sweetwater, Tukulu, Dundee, Pinedene
Elevation 100.0 meters
Orientation South-North To East-West
Harvest Dates January 14 - 20, 2016
Grape Clone CY76, PN52
Vine Age 13-17 years
Fermentation Vessels Tank, Oak Barrel
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Oak Types French
Disgorgement Date January 14, 2021
Closure Cork
Production Volume 5,800 bottles
Bottles5,800
Production Details The wine went through malolactic fermentation and spent a further 6 months in tank on its primary lees before it was sweetened again and inoculated for the fermentation in bottle. 11.4% of the wine was transferred to 205 liter second fill and older French oak barrels halfway through fermentation and aged for 6 months. The wine spent 54 months on its lees in bottle before it was riddled by hand and disgorged on 14 January 2021.
Tasting Notes
iodine-like minerality, fresh ocean breeze, freshly crushed oyster shells, rich biscuity allure, ladylike elegance, yeasty flavours of freshly baked bread, lemon zest, hints of Pink Lady apples, citrus, pineapple, gooseberries, creamy aftertaste with hints of honey
Food Pairing tempura oysters, deep fried fish, Asian food, sashimi, avocado, freshly baked bread, grilled fish, soft cheeses, warm lemon and thyme chicken dish served with steamed vegetables like parsnips, fennel or asparagus, acidic and salty cheeses such as goat's milk cheese or feta
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Lourensford Ave, Somerset West, 7130, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 847 2200
Email
Owner
Dr Christo Wiese
Cellarmaster
Hannes Nel