Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.38%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.23
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Granitic
Sites Geluksoord near the Bottelary Hills; Karibib in the Polkadraai Hills
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Bunch
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Lees Aging 6 months
Oak Types French oak
Used Oak Only Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details 5 barrels made. Grapes from two dryland old-vine Stellenbosch parcels: Geluksoord near the Bottelary Hills and Karibib in the Polkadraai Hills. Hand-harvested, chilled overnight, settled in stainless steel, then fermented in large seasoned French oak barrels. Racked, sulphured, protein-stabilised, and gently filtered prior to bottling. Free SO2 44 ppm; total SO2 102 ppm.
Tasting Notes
Nose: poached quince, fresh apricot, floral, clove spice
Palate: fleshy yellow fruit, savoury spice, bright acidity, tangy yellow fruit, gentle spice
Food Pairing gently spiced chickpea stew, coconut milk, ginger, garlic
Producer Information
Website
Address
The Simondium Guild, R45 Klapmuts-Simondium Road, Paarl, South Africa
Phone
+27 82 783 4380
Email
Owner
Alexandra McFarlane
Cellarmaster
Alexandra McFarlane