Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 1.6 g/L
pH 3.46
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Swartland
Soil Decomposed granite
Orientation East
Vineyard Yield 11 hL/ha
Grapes Picked February
Vine Age old
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Natural Yeast Yes
Barrel Size 225L, 300L
Used Oak Only Yes
Bottling Date December 2022
Production Details The Chenin blanc grapes were handpicked in February over three pickings from old, bush vines, planted on decomposed granite from Joubertskloof in Swartland, delivering only 2 tons/ha (11hL/ha). 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 celcius 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 2022.
Tasting Notes
poached pears, fresh lemon, herbs, brioche, salted almonds, blossom, thatch, citrus, peach, floral, spice, bright acidity, saline finish, savoury
Critics Ratings Christian Eedes Winemag.co.za: 94
Christian Eedes Winemag.co.za94
Tim Atkin 2023 South Africa Report92
Neil Martin: Vinous92
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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