Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.69%
Residual Sugar 8.8 g/L
pH 3.2
Total Acidity 7.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties Verdelho
Verdelho100%
Region Stellenbosch
Grapes Picked January 17, 2024
Brix at Harvest 20.4°
Vine Age planted 2010
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel Tank
Pressing Method Crushed And Destemmed; Pressed After 2 Hour Maceration
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Maceration 0.083 days
Lees Aging 2.5 months (76 days)
Bottling Date February 4, 2024
Disgorgement Date May 23, 2024
Unfiltered Yes
Serving Temperature 10-13°C · 50-55°F
Production Details Verdelho grapes from WO Bottelary, Stellenbosch. Crushed and destemmed grapes with 2 hour maceration before pressing. Spontaneous fermentation in tank and bottled with minimal intervention. Aged for 2.5 months on lees before dégorgement. Volatile acidity was listed as 0.25 g/L. This wine is unfiltered and may have some natural sediment.
Tasting Notes
Nose: litchi, passionfruit, lemon
Palate: lively, cheerful, fine mousse, sweetness, energy, texture, natural acidity