Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.4%
Residual Sugar 1.7 g/L
pH 3.4
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Semillon Gris, Clairette Blanche, Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Verdelho
Chenin Blanc72.4%
Semillon Gris6.4%
Clairette Blanche6.3%
Grenache Blanc6.3%
Viognier6.2%
Verdelho2.4%
Region Swartland
Soil Granite, Schist, Iron based soils
Vineyard Yield 30 hL/ha
Harvest Dates January 20 - February 11
Vine Age up to 68 years old
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 11 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 500L barrels, 2000L Foudre
Bottling Date January 9, 2022
Serving Temperature 10-12°C · 50-54°F
Production Details Each vineyard was carefully hand-harvested to respect the low juice-to-berry ratio inherent to the old vines. Once the cool grapes were oxidatively whole-bunch pressed, the juice was allowed to settle overnight. Indigenous yeast saw the wine through its primary fermentation that lasted up to nine weeks and any natural malolactic fermentation was allowed to take its course. The wine was left on its lees in barrel until spring to refine and build on the complex flavours of this signature ensemble. It was then racked after 11 months, left to settle for another 30 days and the final blend was bottled just before the 2023 harvest. This wine was aged for 11 months in 3rd to 5th fill French oak 500L barrels and one new 2000L Foudre. During the growing season, the vines were exposed to some heat spikes, but cool evenings and very little precipitation, which resulted in a slow and gradual ripening period and beautifully concentrated berries.
Tasting Notes
Nose: fresh stone fruit, lightly poached pear
Palate: yellow grapefruit, nectarines, ginger, citrus-esque galangal
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Roundstone Farm, Riebeeksrivier rd, Riebeek Kasteel, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0) 21 569 3010
Email
Owner
Chris &
Andrea Mullineux
Andrea Mullineux
Cellarmaster
Andrea Mullineux