| Wine type |
White |
| Grape(s) |
Chardonnay |
| Country |
South Africa |
| Region of origin |
Walker Bay |
| Appellation |
Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge |
| Vintage |
2023 |
| Alcohol % |
13 |
| Oak? |
33% neutral oak and 67% amphorae aged |
| Months in Oak |
5 months |
| Type of Oak |
French oak |
| Allergens (e.g. does it contain Milk, Egg, Fish, Nuts) |
None |
| Average age of vines |
15 years |
| Average altitude of vines (m) |
250 |
| Soil type(s) |
Bokkeveld shale - clay derived soil |
| Closure Type |
Cork |
| Is this wine organic? |
Yes, but not certified. The farm applies organic practices like using insects instead of herbicides, etc. |
| Biodynamic? |
No |
| Sustainably produced? |
Yes, IPW certified |
| Suitable for vegans? |
Yes |
| Ageing potential |
10 years |
| Ideal drinking window |
2025 - 2030 |