Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.71%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
pH 3.32
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Clay, Decomposed granite
Elevation 320.0 meters
Orientation North-Western
Vineyard Yield 4 hL/ha
Vine Age 35 years
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Amphora, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Lees Aging 8 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 500L Amphorae, 500L, 300L
Bottling Date November 7, 2023
Production Details The grapes were brought in early in the morning for whole bunch pressing. The juice started a cold fermentation in the stainless steel tanks and after fermenting half of the sugar off, we slowly pumped to one 500L Amphorae clay pot, 2x500L and 1x300L neutral French oak barrels. After ferment the wine was kept on the leese for 8 months before sulphuring and racking off the leese.
Tasting Notes
Nose: limy, citrus floral, honeysuckle, sweet pears, quince
Palate: white peaches, apricots, smooth, minerally
Producer Information
Website
Address
Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 82 290 6399
Owner
Louis and Rianie Strydom
Cellarmaster
Rianie Strydom