Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.4%
Residual Sugar 4.6 g/L
pH 3.2
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
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 25-48 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 12 months (365 days)
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types french_oak
Production Details Hand-selected grapes from 25-48 year old Chenin Blanc vineyards. Whole-bunch pressed. 100% barrel fermented in French oak with wild and cultured yeast. Matured 12 months in French oak on lees with regular bâtonnage. Delayed harvest by 14 days due to cool season conditions.
Food Pairing brie, chevre, roast butternut quiche, grilled chicken, roast duck, chicken korma curry
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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