Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.4%
Residual Sugar 4.4 g/L
pH 3.0
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 Within first 3 years after bottling, will improve with cellar maturation of at least 5 years
Region Worcester
Vine Age 25-40 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 12 months (365 days)
Oak Types European Oak
Production Details Hand-selected grapes from 25-40 year old vineyards. Whole-bunch pressed. 100% barrel fermented with wild and cultured yeast. Matured 12 months in European oak barrels on lees with regular bâtonnage. 2020 vintage: cool, windy start with late January-early February rainfall. Earlier harvest than usual with higher yields exhibiting good acidity.
Tasting Notes
pale-straw-coloured, lime-green edge, granadilla, white peach, crisp acidity, creamy mouthfeel, fine herbs, honeycomb, fresh lime aftertaste
Food Pairing creamy coconut fish curry, saffron mussel bisque, pork roast with apple sauce, pork fillet with creamy mustard sauce
Producer Information
Website
Address
Alfalfa Farm, Scherpenheuwel Road, Worcester, 6850, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 905 0653
Email
Owner
Alvi's Drift Family