Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 7.6 g/L
pH 3.14
Total Acidity 8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Western Cape
Soil Decomposed granite and shale
Harvest Dates 10 January 2018 - 16 January 2018
Sites Western Cape - Altima / Rooderust / Robertson
Oak Aging 2.8 months (84 days)
Bottle Aging 8 months
Production Details The 2018 vintage was extremely difficult due to a lengthy drought, maybe the worst in 100 years. The dry weather throughout the season had its benefits, as vines were healthier, with little disease pressure. Because of the water stress, the berries were much smaller than usual, resulting in a smaller harvest. Smaller berries have good colour and excellent flavour intensity, and the 2018 vintage is projected to be of high quality due to the milder temperatures during harvest and concentrated fruit. The Chardonnay grapes are picked early in the morning and whole-bunch pressed. The free run and press components are always kept separate. The juice is then settled and inoculated with yeast for fermentation. Approximately 30% of the Blanc de Blanc is barrel-fermented and aged for approximately 12 weeks before blending. The base wine is then blended and filtered. The Chardonnay is bottled for secondary fermentation in the bottle, and the wines are held at temperatures ranging from 13 to 15 degrees Celsius. The bottles are aged on the lees for four years. Disgorgement occurs and is matured on its cork for approximately 8 months before being released.
Tasting Notes
sea foam, kelp, oyster shell, bold citrus zest, shy biscuit note, orange, lemon, lime, toast, cream, brioche, marmalade pith, zest, baked orange
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+27 (0)21 874 9004
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Owner
Johann Rupert