Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.5%
Residual Sugar 6 g/L
pH 3.1
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region South Africa
Grapes Picked end-January 2023
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Lees Aging 27 months
Production Volume 14,171 bottles
Bottles14,171
Production Details The Green Man was hand harvested in end-January 2023 in the early hours of the morning at 19 degrees balling. The grapes were whole bunch pressed with a very low recovery rate of only 500 litres per ton, ensuring no bitter tannins are extracted. Fermentation took place in stainless-steel tanks at 15 degrees Celsius and 15% was barrel fermented and aged to enhance complexity. Secondary fermentation occurred in the bottle and the wine spent a minimum time of 27 months on the lees after which it was manually riddled and disgorged.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Aromas of Granny Smith apple backed up by subtle hints of minerality and whiffs of roasted almonds.
Palate: Well balanced with an elegant structure, fine mousse which imparts a gentle explosion of bubbles on the palate and a long finish.
Food Pairing Freshly shucked Namibian oysters, Salmon tartar with a zesty lime salsa, Beluga caviar and blini
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
Welmoed Farm, Breede River, Robertson, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 788 1706
Owner
John and Karen Loubser
Cellarmaster
John Loubser