Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.61%
Residual Sugar 3.6 g/L
pH 3.29
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Tulbagh
Soil Shale, Schist
Orientation South-East
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Second Fill Oak40%
Third Fill Oak20%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300 litre
Serving Temperature 14°C · 57°F
Production Details Grapes were gently crushed and pressed. This wine was fermented in 40% new, 40% 2nd fill and 20% 3rd fill 300 litre French oak barrels. This wine was 80% naturally fermented. A maturation period of 12 months was needed before this wine could be racked and blended.
Food Pairing full bodied white wine, great food wine
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Van der Stel Street, Tulbagh, 6820, South Africa
Phone
+27 23 2301 622
Email
Owner
Neville Dorrington
Cellarmaster
Adriaan Jacobs