Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.69%
Residual Sugar 1.93 g/L
pH 3.54
Total Acidity 4.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Drinking Window 2023-2032
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Tukulu, Estcourt, Red hutton, Gravelly hutton
Harvest Dates 6/2/23 - 16/2/23
Vine Age 38-40 years, 17 years
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 0.08 days
Oak Details 8% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak8%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225l, 400l, 700l casks
Bottling Date 3/1/2024
Sulfites 69.0 ppm
Unfiltered Yes
Fining Agents bentonite
Production Details Grapes lightly crushed and allowed about 2 hours skin contact before gently pressing in a traditional basket press. Sulphur added and natural settling allowed for 2 days before 100% barrel fermentation with natural yeasts. Fermented and matured in 225l, 400l and 700l casks for 10 months with lees stirred as necessary to complete fermentation. 8% new French oak used. Partial malolactic fermentation. Lightly fined with bentonite – a natural clay. Bottled unfiltered on the property by hand.
Tasting Notes
Nose: peach, apricot, lemon, honey, floral aspects
Palate: complex, substantial, fresh, elegant, restrained, power, length
straw yellow colour
Food Pairing fish dishes, shellfish, sushi
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Producer Information
Website
Phone
+27 (0)21 880 1611
Email
Owner
David Trafford