Technical Specifications
Alcohol 9.5%
Residual Sugar 307 g/L
pH 3.54
Total Acidity 11.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 265 kcal / glass
150ml glass265 kcal
750ml bottle1325 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Swartland
Soil Shale, Schist, Granite
Vineyard Yield 6 hL/ha
Harvest Dates January 26 - February 13, 2017
Brix at Harvest 23.0°
Vine Age 37 years, 40+ years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L barrels
Used Oak Only Yes
Bottling Date January 13, 2018
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Serving Temperature 9-11°C · 48-52°F
Production Details Grapes are hand-harvested at normal ripeness level of 23° Brix then left to dry in the shade outdoors for 2-4 weeks. This allows moisture to evaporate naturally from the berries, concentrating sugars, acids and flavour. When the grapes have shrivelled half way to becoming raisins they are crushed and pressed whole bunch, and racked to old 225L barrels. A little sulphur is added to inhibit bacteria but allow the natural yeast to ferment. Fermentation takes ca. 6 months and stops naturally when the yeast cannot ferment further. The barrels are then treated differently: Some are not topped, but allowed to oxidize slowly, to build complexity. Some are topped every few months, but left without sulphur, and the remaining barrels are dosed with sulphur and topped every couple of months to maintain their purity and fruit. After 12 months the barrels are racked, blended and bottled unfiltered and unfined.
Tasting Notes
bright yellow gold, rich, viscous appearance, complex, enticing, dried apricots, orange peel, almonds, honey, intense mouth-feel, clean, fresh, long finish
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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