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 Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Drinking Window 8+ years
Region Worcester
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Bunch
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 11 months (335 days)
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Second Fill Oak50%
Oak Types French Oak
Production Details 100% barrel fermented in new and used French oak with wild yeast fermentation. Barrel-matured for 11 months with regular bâtonnage. Individual barrel selection before blending.
Tasting Notes
Nose: vanilla, spice, lemon_zest, coconut, honey_melon
Palate: medium_bodied, moderate_tannins, refreshing_acidity, lemony_finish
Food Pairing sole, grilled_veal, mushrooms, soft_cheese, camembert, brie, reblochon
Critics Ratings Platter's Wine Guide (2025): 90
Platter's Wine Guide (2025)90
International Wine & Spirits Awards (2023)95-100
Michelangelo International (2023)Double Gold
Lumo Awards (2023)Double Gold
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
Alfalfa Farm, Scherpenheuwel Road, Worcester, 6850, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 905 0653
Email
Owner
Alvi's Drift Family