variety : Colombard [ Colombard 45%, Chenin Blanc 35%, Chardonnay 20% ]
winemaker : Henk Wentzel
wine of origin : Breede River
analysis : alc : 12.5 % vol rs : 3.5 g/l pH : 3.35 ta : 6.0 g/l va : <0.4 g/l so2 : <125 mg/l fso2 : 40-45 mg/l
type : White
pack : Bottle
in the vineyard : Age of vines: 10 - 20 Years
Rootstock: Richter 99/110
Trellis system: 3 - 4 Wire
Irrigation: Yes
Vine density: 2,4X1,2
Climate: Semi-Karoo ±250mm rain annually
in the cellar : Crushing/Destemming: Crushed/Destalked
Tanks (type): Stainless Steel
Fermentation protocol (vessel, temp, duration): Tank, ±14°C, 21 days
Malolatic (y/n): No
Lees contact / battonage: 14 days
Barrel ageing (oak type, % of blend, duration): No
Other method of oak maturation (chips etc): No
Fining: Bentonite
Filtration: Bulk
Stabilisation: Cold