R275.00
Two months of skin contact in amphora, protected by a layer of olive oil. Bright, clean and textured Chardonnay from the Franschhoek Valley Floor.
522 bottles produced.
Out of stock
Description
The Sandman was the primary inspiration behind the Lokaia brand. The spirit of sleep and dreams from Hans Christian Andersen’s fable was named ‘Ole Lukøje’ (pronounced Ole Lokaia) – simply known as ‘The Sandman’ in English. Moving away from the traditional growing and oenology methods, this Chardonnay is grown in sand, fermented in clay and protected by a topical layer of olive oil. The wine spent 2 months in an amphora, constantly in contact with the skins and stems, creating a texture that is virtually unexplored in Chardonnay. A natural, unfined wine that may produce small amounts of tartrates and sediment in the bottle over time.
Label artwork by Jenny Glazier
Additional information
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
|---|---|
| Grape Varieties | Chardonnay |
| Origin | Franschhoek |
| Sub-Region | Valley Floor |
| Bottles Produced | 522 |
| Fermentation Vessel | Amphora |
| Alcohol | 12.75% |
| Residual Sugar | 1.5g/l |
| Total Acidity | 6.2g/l |
| pH | 3.54 |
