Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 4.9 g/L
pH 3.2
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Worcester
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 25-40 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 11 months
Lees Aging 11 months
Barrel Size oak_barrel
Production Details Hand-selected grapes from 25-40 year old Chenin Blanc vineyards. Whole-bunch pressed. 100% barrel fermented with wild yeast. 11 months maturation on lees with regular bâtonnage. Individual barrel tasting before blending.
Tasting Notes
Nose: nectarine, peach, toasted oak, roasted cashew, vanilla
Palate: creamy, viscous, soft, full, round
Food Pairing creamy coconut fish curry, saffron mussel bisque, pork roast with apple sauce, pork fillet with creamy mustard sauce
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Alfalfa Farm, Scherpenheuwel Road, Worcester, 6850, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 905 0653
Email
Owner
Alvi's Drift Family