Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 3.4 g/L
pH 3.18
Total Acidity 6.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Chardonnay85%
Pinot Noir15%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Sweetwater, Tukulu, Dundee and pinedene
Elevation 100.0 meters
Orientation South-North To East-West
Harvest Dates January 18 - February 8, 2020
Grape Clone CY76, PN52
Vine Age 17-21 years
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 5 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 205-liter
Disgorgement Date October 16, 2025
Serving Temperature 12-14°C · 54-57°F
Closure Cork
Production Volume 5,912 bottles
Bottles5,912
Production Details The wine went through malo-lactic fermentation and spent a further 5 months in tank on its primary lees before it was sweetened again and inoculated for the fermentation in bottle. 11.2% of the wine was transferred to 205-liter second fill and older French oak barrels halfway through fermentation and aged for 5 months. The wine spent 63 months on its lees in bottle before it was riddled by hand and disgorged on 16 October 2025.
Tasting Notes
iodine-like minerality, fresh ocean breeze, freshly crushed oyster shells, rich biscuit allure, ladylike elegance, yeasty flavours, freshly baked bread, lemon zest, hints of Pink Lady apples, citrus, pineapple, gooseberries, rich and creamy aftertaste, hints of honey
Food Pairing tempura oysters, deep fried fish, Asian food, sashimi, avocado, freshly baked bread, starter of fresh tomato and goat's cheese, 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