in the vineyard : Location: Porterville and Piketberg
Elevation: Porterville: 145m, Piketberg: 152m
Exposition: Porterville: South Easterly, Piketberg: due East
Soils: Porterville: Glenrosa & Oakleaf, Piketberg: Glenrosa
Varieties: Chenin Blanc
Vine Age: Porterville: 1996 and 1984, Piketberg: 1997
Yield: Average: 10 tons/ha
Rootstock/clone: Richter 99
Planting density: Average: 2777 vines/ha
Canopy Management: Perold trellis: suckering and green harvesting used as necessary to keep yields in check
in the cellar : Pre-fermentation: Grapes cooled down to 15°C. Settle juice over night with enzymes
Yeast: NT112, NT45, LK5, K7, VIN 7
Fermentation: Ferment separate in different stainless steel tanks. Blend after fermentation
Duration: ± 3 weeks
Temperature Control: Average temperature ±12-14°C
Malolactic fermentation: None
Ageing: None
Racking: Once after fermentation
Fining/filtration: Bentonite fining before filtration
Production: 60000 liters