Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.3%
Residual Sugar 4.4 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%
Region Worcester
Soil Limestone-rich
Harvest Dates 2019 vintage: moderate temperatures during growth and ripening, yielding larger crop with smaller, more intense berries
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Careful Selection
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 12 months (365 days)
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types French Oak, Burgundian Oak
Production Details 100% barrel fermented in new and used French and Burgundian oak with wild yeast fermentation. 12 months barrel maturation with regular bâtonnage. Individual barrel tasting before blending.
Tasting Notes
Nose: lemon, honey, melon, pear, vanilla, toasted_hazelnut
Palate: ripe_fruit, mineral, velvety
Food Pairing roast duck, fish terrine, duck pâté, fish pâté, pork rillette, roasted quail with herb-butter sauce, creamy mature Brie
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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