Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 2.8 g/L
pH 3.23
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Clairette Blanche, Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Verdelho
Chenin Blanc59%
Clairette Blanche16%
Grenache Blanc10%
Viognier10%
Verdelho5%
Drinking Window on release up to 10 years from harvest
Region Western Cape
Soil Decomposed granite
Sites Northern slopes of the Paardeberg mountain
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Concrete Egg
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 10 months
Oak Details 22% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak22%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 400 litre
Bottling Date December 2022
Production Volume 4,355 bottles
Bottles4,355
Production Details The grapes are all sourced from vineyards situated on the northern slopes of the Paardeberg mountain growing in decomposed granite soils. Most of the vineyards are older bush-vines, unirrigated and low yielding. Each vineyard and variety are picked at various sugar ripeness levels to express the site best and to contribute their unique character to the blend. The grapes are picked into small crates and placed into a cold store overnight. The following morning the grapes are gently whole bunch pressed and the juice is settled overnight after which it is then run to 400 litre French oak barrels as well as a concrete egg for fermentation. The fermentation is allowed to start naturally and once completed the wine is topped and matured sur-lie for 10 months with regular lees stirring in French oak, 22% being new. 20% of this wine is fermented and matured in a concrete egg.
Tasting Notes
Nose: white peach, grapefruit, honeysuckle, citrus blossom
Palate: rich entry, white peach, citrus, creamy mid-palate, pithy finish, toasted almonds, white pepper spice
Food Pairing Lobster Bisque, Seafood Paella, Sushi, mildly spicy dishes
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Producer Information
Website
Phone
+27 (0)82 413 4335
Owner
Miles Mossop
Cellarmaster
Miles Mossop