Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.49%
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
pH 3.3
Total Acidity 6.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay
Region Western Cape
Soil Bokkeveld shale rich in clay
Elevation 430.0 meters
Orientation Sse
Harvest Dates 15-28 Feb
Grape Clone CY 95, CY 548
Production Details The 2019 growing season was typically cool but relatively dry which gave us very healthy grapes with very good concentration of flavour. The summer was mild with cool nights that ensured gradual ripeness and retention of natural acidities. The week leading up to harvest we experienced warmer days and nights which caused a sudden accumulation of sugar in the vineyards. Fortunately we were able to harvest all our blocks in time and the result was a very intense, compact harvest but with resulting wines proudly representing the unique vintage. The result was Chardonnay with ripe flavor profiles at low pH and high acidities and Pinots with ripe and supple tannins but freshness on the finish. A vintage that is both accessible early on but with the typical Elgin ageing potential. Made from a selection of vineyards found high up along the Groenlandberg is a wine made to truly represent the vintage and the terroir in which it is grown. Gentle winemaking and consistent approach to French Oak Maturation allows one to truly experience wine grown in a very special place.
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Producer Information
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Address
Oak Avenue, Elgin, 7180, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 859 2510
Email
Owner
Viljoen Family