Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.2%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.19
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Clay, Decomposed schale
Orientation South-Western
Vine Age planted 1988
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 6 months
Lees Aging 4 months
Bottling Date October 2016
Production Details The grapes were brought in early in the morning and crushed straight into the press. The juice started a cold fermentation in the stainless steel tanks and after fermenting half of the sugar off, we decanted to barrels. After ferment the wine was kept on the leese for 4 months before sulphering and taking off the leese. This wine was in older barrels for 6 months of between 6 to 8 years old. Bottling was done in October 2016.
Tasting Notes
yellow apple, citrus, nutty oats, honey, mineral
Critics Ratings winemag June 2017: 91
winemag June 201791
Tim Atkin SA Report 201790
Sommelier Selection 2017None
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 82 290 6399
Owner
Louis and Rianie Strydom
Cellarmaster
Rianie Strydom