Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 2 g/L
pH 3.24
Total Acidity 6.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Cambrian cape granite, Medium sand, Topsoil with 10-15% clay, Yellow brown, Structureless, B-horizon, Mottled gravel
Elevation 205.0 meters
Orientation Southerly
Harvest Dates January 31, 2017
Fermentation Vessels Foudre
Oak Aging 10 months
Lees Aging 10 months
Barrel Size 1500L foudres
Bottling Date January of the following year
Sulfites 94.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details All blocks were similarly harvested and processed, namely whole bunch pressed, settled overnight and racked to 1,500 liter foudres for fermentation and maturation. Once fermentation was complete, the wines were sulphured and remained on lees for the duration of their 10 month sojourn in barrel. The wines were racked and prepared for bottling in January of the following year. Producer states maturation potential of 10 years from the date of vintage.
Tasting Notes
Palate: lightness, delicacy, vibrant character, delicate floral nuances, finely poised acidity
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Producer Information
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Address
Mulderbosch Vineyards, Polkadraai Rd, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 881 8140
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