Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.28%
Residual Sugar 2.93 g/L
pH 3.4
Total Acidity 4.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Drinking Window now to 2034
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Gravelly tukulu, Estcourt, Red hutton
Harvest Dates 30/1/24 - 9/2/24
Vine Age 18-41 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 0.08 days
Oak Aging 9 months
Lees Aging 9 months
Oak Details 8% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak8%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L, 400L, 700L casks
Bottling Date 16/12/2024
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 9 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
bright yellow, straw colour, peach, lemon, apricot skin, ginger, nuts, spices, fruit density, tight structure, fresh, vibrant, complex finish
Food Pairing rich fish dish, sushi, shellfish
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Phone
+27 (0)21 880 1611
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Owner
David Trafford