Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.17%
Residual Sugar 2 g/L
pH 3.22
Total Acidity 6.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Roussanne
Roussanne100%
Region Swartland
Natural Yeast Yes
Sulfites 37.0 ppm
Production Details All the vines on Org de Rac have been farmed organically from the time the first vineyards were planted just over two decades ago, which has created balanced chemistry in the grapes and pure varietal expression, the culmination of healthy plants that are in harmony with their environment. Roussanne is a French grape that gets its name from the reddish gold colour it takes on when ripe, and is well suited to the warm, dry climate of the Swartland region. A state-of-the-art berry sorting system ensures that only the finest quality harvested grapes are vinified. The grapes are protected, or handled reductively, by using dry ice before the onset of fermentation to preserve primary fruit flavours and aromas. Natural yeasts are used for fermentation, and the wine spends some time in large second- and third-fill barrels post fermentation to enhance complexity and mouthfeel.
Certifications Organic
Tasting Notes
Nose: floral, exotic, quince, honeysuckle, orange blossom, ginger, white peach, apricot
Palate: layered, textured, citrus
Food Pairing richly sauced fish, shellfish dishes, chicken liver paté, soft cheeses, creamy pasta dishes
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Off the N7, R399, Piketberg, 7320, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)22 913 2397
Email
Owner
Nico Bacon (founder, deceased 2020)
Cellarmaster
Phillip Vercuiel