Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 4.6 g/L
pH 3.13
Total Acidity 7.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Western Cape
Soil Decomposed shale over clay
Elevation 300.0 meters
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 11 months
Oak Details 33% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak33%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 500 litre Burgundian barrels
Production Details The grapes were picked at optimal ripeness and whole bunch pressed, slowly extracting the juice at a rate of 600 litres per ton. The juice was cold settled for 48 hours and was racked into 500 litre Burgundian barrels for fermentation and 11 months of maturation. 100% spontaneous (natural) yeasts were allowed for fermentation. 33% new French oak.
Tasting Notes
citrus, stone fruit, jasmine, walnut, honey, vanilla, minerality
Critics Ratings Neal Martin: 95
Neal Martin95
Tim Atkin94
Christian Eedes94
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Producer Information
Website
Address
R406, Lismore Road, Greyton, 7233, South Africa
Phone
+27 28 254 9848
Email
Owner
Samantha O'Keefe
Cellarmaster
Samantha O'Keefe