Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.29
Total Acidity 5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Region Swartland
Soil Decomposed granite
Orientation East
Grapes Picked February
Vine Age old
Natural Yeast Yes
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Barrel Size 225L, 300L
Bottling Date December 2024
Production Details The Chenin blanc grapes were handpicked in February over two pickings from old, bush vines, planted on decomposed granite from Joubertskloof in Swartland. The vineyard block is irrigated and is east facing which contributes to the favourably low pH. After picking, the grapes were then cooled overnight to 10 degrees Celsius and hand-sorted the next day followed by a gentle whole bunch press. No sulphur or any other additions were made to the must at pressing. Natural fermentation took place in 225L and 300L barrels, followed by natural malolactic fermentation, after which the wine received the first sulphur addition. The wine was racked off the gross lees in late November and bottled in December 2024.
Tasting Notes
pear, peach, citrus, floral perfume, herbs, flinty reduction, vivid fruit, snappy acidity, savoury, gently bitter finish
Critics Ratings Christian Eedes Winemag.co.za: 96/100
Christian Eedes Winemag.co.za96/100
Tim Atkin94
Producer Information
Website
Address
Dwarsriviershoek Farm, Zevenrivieren Road, Banhoek, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 8851275
Email
Owner
Jocelyn Hogan Wilson
Cellarmaster
Jocelyn Hogan Wilson