Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.3%
Residual Sugar 4.5 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 5 years cellaring potential; best served at 10-12°C
Region Worcester
Soil Limestone-rich soils
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 12 months (365 days)
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Second Fill Oak50%
Oak Types French Oak, Burgundian Oak
Production Details 100% barrel fermented in French and Burgundian oak (new and used). Wild yeast fermentation. 12 months barrel maturation with regular bâtonnage. Limestone-rich soils on banks of Breede River. Harvest: early 2020 with exceptional quality and good acid levels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: citrus, lemon blossom, pear drops, flint, lanolin
Palate: citrus zest, pear, minerality, creamy texture
Food Pairing roast duck, fish terrine, duck pâté, fish pâté, pork rillette, roasted quail with herb-butter sauce, 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