Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.27%
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
pH 3.54
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Drinking Window One to three years
Region Western Cape
Soil Glenrosa and sandstone
Elevation 1036.0 meters
Orientation South And East
Harvest Dates February 7-March 12, 2025
Vine Age 6.7 ha planted 18 years before the 2025 harvest and 8.5 ha planted 8 years before the 2025 harvest.
Lees Aging 4 months
Production Details Grapes were hand-harvested in the early morning at 20-23.5 degrees B. The winemaking process was done in reductive conditions using dry ice and carbon dioxide gas. Grapes were crushed at 8 C with approximately five to eight hours of skin contact before a light pressing. Two days of juice settling was followed by racking and the addition of selected yeast. Fermentation was at 11 C for approximately 24 days. The wine was further matured on the fine lees for an additional four months with monthly batonnage before the final blending and bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: winter melon, ripe nectarine, tropical fruit, Cape gooseberry
Palate: soft acidity, mouth-coating texture, lingering clean finish
Food Pairing grilled fish, chicken, vegetarian dishes without cooked tomatoes, Rogan Josh-style curry, pickled fish
Critics Ratings Platter's SA Wine Guide 2026: 4 stars (88 points) - 2025 vintage
Platter's SA Wine Guide 20264 stars (88 points) - 2025 vintage
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
Dwarsrivier Farm, Citrusdal, 7340, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)27 482 2827
Email
Owner
Nieuwoudt Family (David Nieuwoudt, Emma Nieuwoudt)
Cellarmaster
David Nieuwoudt