Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.6%
Residual Sugar 4.7 g/L
pH 3.1
Total Acidity 6.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Drinking Window 8+ years
Region Worcester
Soil Red karoo soil, Limestone banks and loamy sand
Vineyard Yield 10 hL/ha
Brix at Harvest 24.5°
Vine Age 25-48 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole-Bunch
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 12 months (365 days)
Lees Aging 1 year
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French Oak
Production Details Hand-selected grapes from established 25-48 year old vineyards in Worcester. Whole-bunch pressed for free-run juice only. 100% barrel-fermented in French oak using combination of wild and cultured yeasts. Matured 12 months in French oak with regular bâtonnage. Individual barrel tasting before blending. Production volume: 500 cases.
Tasting Notes
Nose: wild buchu, honeysuckle, passionfruit, spice
Palate: well-balanced, lingering aftertaste
Food Pairing creamy fish pie, seafood chowder, chicken Marsala
Producer Information
Website
Address
Alfalfa Farm, Scherpenheuwel Road, Worcester, 6850, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 905 0653
Email
Owner
Alvi's Drift Family