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BLANC DE BLANCS

100% Chardonnay

2022

Alcohol: 12.69 %vol
RS: 3.8 g /l – Extra Brut
TA: 7.4 g/l
pH: 3.19

Total bottles produced: 5 730 bottles. Bottling Date: 29-06-2022 - Date of Disgorging: 11-06-2026, 48 Months on the lees.

VINEYARD AND SOILS
Chardonnay fruit was sourced from three distinctive climate regions, each
contributing unique aromatic, structural and mineral components to this Blanc de Blancs. The diversity of terroirs allows for a multi-layered wine of precision and depth.
MALMESBURY (46%)

On route to Darling, strong influence by morning fog from the Atlantic during the growing season ensures long, slow ripening, delivering vibrant and intense flavour purity.
ROBERTSON (35%)

Limestone-rich soils provide structural integrity, textural depth and characteristic saline, seaweed nuances.
STELLENBOSCH (19%)

Cool-climate vineyards contribute linear acidity, citrus drive and aromatic precision.

Together, these sites form a complex, mineral-driven expression of Chardonnay with clarity and finesse.

VINIFICATION
HARVEST: Hand-selected and hand-picked in the early morning to preserve freshness.
PRESSING: Whole-bunch pressed; only the cuvée fraction used.
Fermentation: Predominantly in stainless steel and ceramic vessels for freshness and purity, with a small portion fermented in traditional French oak barrels (Pièce Champenoise) to enhance texture and complexity.
BLEND SELECTION: Individual parcels assessed after three months on light lees through rigorous tastings.
SECONDARY FERMENTATION: Traditional bottle fermentation. 48 months of lees contact for autolytic development.
DISGORGEMENT: Post-remuage disgorgement, followed by up to six months of cork maturation prior to release.

TASTING NOTES
APPEARANCE – Luminous straw colour with a subtle lime-green hue; fine, persistent bead.
AROMATICS – Expressive yet refined, revealing citrus blossom, ripe Cape lemon and delicate white fruit. A pronounced chalky backbone lends focus, charm and precision.
PALATE – The palate displays classic autolytic character with layered flavours of seaweed, chalky minerality, citrus peel, lime pith and green almond. These elements are supported by a tightly wound acidity and refined texture, creating both richness and drive.
STYLE – Precision-focused, Extra Brut, age-worthy Blanc de Blancs, showcasing the purity, tension and finesse synonymous with the Pieter Ferreira style.

BDB 2022

BLANC 2024

BIRDSONG BLANC

70% Chardonnay

30% Pinot Noir

2024

Alcohol: 12.69 %vol
RS: 2.8 g/l – Extra Brut
TA: 7.4 g/l
pH: 3.19

Total bottles produced: 2 824 bottles. Bottling Date: 17-07-2024 - Date of Disgorging: 11-06-2026, 23 Months on the lees.

VINEYARD AND SOILS

Chardonnay and Pinot Noir fruit was selected from five diverse sites within the Cape Winelands, each contributing a distinctive structural and aromatic component to Birdsong Blanc.

CHARDONNAY (70%)
· Robertson (47%)
Limestone-rich soils provide structural integrity, textural depth and
characteristic saline, seaweed nuances.

· Stellenbosch (12%)

Cool-climate vineyards contribute linear acidity, citrus drive and aromatic precision.
· Elgin (12%)

One of the cooler wine regions, known for freshness and elegance, where cold ocean winds help the grapes ripen slowly and retain their natural acidity.

Together, these sites form a complex, mineral-driven expression of Chardonnay with clarity and finesse.
PINOT NOIR (30%)
Walker Bay (16%)

One of the cooler wine regions within the Cape Agulhas Triangle;
strong maritime influence and cold ocean winds ensure long, slow ripening, resulting in naturally high acidity and vibrant, precise flavours.
Robertson (8%)

Limestone-rich soils provide structural integrity, textural depth and
characteristic saline, seaweed nuances.
Napier (5%)

Situated in the Cape Agulhas Triangle, the southern most wine producing
region, known for cool-climate, elegant, mineral-driven wines.
Soils across all sites comprise weathered shale and decomposing granite, providing a diverse mineral framework and nuance to the final blend.

VINIFICATION
HARVEST: Hand-picked in the early morning for optimal freshness..
PRESSING: Whole-bunch pressed; only the cuvée fraction used.
FERMENTATION: Predominantly in stainless steel tanks and amphora clay vessels to enhance purity, freshness and red berry precision.
BLEND SELECTION: Individual parcels assessed after three months on light lees, followed by rigorous tasting and selection.
SECONDARY FERMENTATION: Traditional bottle fermentation. 23 months on lees for autolytic development.
DISGORGEMENT: Post-remuage disgorgement, followed by up to six months of cork maturation prior to release.

TASTING NOTES
APPEARANCE – Delicate, radiant salmon-pink hue with a fine, persistent bead.
AROMATICS – Hints of citrus and white fruit aromatics are layered with a rich element of brioche.
PALATE – Fine entry on the palate, supported by red berry fruit with definite notes of raspberry. Bright acidity leads the wine’s layered vibrancy and elevates mid-palate complexity, which features a slight maritime character. Classic autolytic tones unfold, revealing nuances of seaweed, citrus peel, lime pith and green almond, culminating in a luxuriously persistent, refined brioche finish, with a final flourish of citrus and an
intoxicating floral note.
STYLE – Precision-focused, Extra Brut, age-worthy Blanc, expressing the hallmark finesse and detail of the Pieter Ferreira style.

BIRDSONG ROSÉ

100% Pinot Noir

2022

Alcohol: 12.3 %vol
RS: 4.7 g/l – Extra Brut
TA: 6.5 g/l
pH: 3.07

Total bottles produced: 2 985 bottles. Bottling Date: 29-06-2022 - Date of Disgorging: 07-08-2026, 50 Months on the lees.

VINEYARD AND SOILS

Pinot Noir fruit was selected from three diverse, cool-climate sites within the Coastal Region of the Cape Winelands, each contributing a distinctive structural and aromatic component to Birdsong Rosé.
ROBERTSON (48%)

Limestone-rich soils provide structural integrity, textural depth and characteristic saline nuances.
STELLENBOSCH (32%)
A classic Mediterranean climate with moderate, dry summers
adds balance, structure and layered complexity. Soils across all sites comprise weathered shale and decomposing granite, providing a diverse mineral framework and nuance to the final blend.
ELGIN (20%)
Strong cool climate and maritime influence ensure long, slow ripening,
resulting in naturally high acidity and vibrant, precise flavours.

VINIFICATION
HARVEST: Hand-picked in the early morning for optimal freshness.
PRESSING: Whole-bunch pressed; only the cuvée fraction used.
FERMENTATION: Stainless steel tanks and amphora clay vessels to enhance purity, freshness and red berry precision.
BLEND SELECTION: Individual parcels assessed after three months on light lees, followed by rigorous tasting and selection.
SECONDARY FERMENTATION: Traditional bottle fermentation. 55 months on lees for autolytic complexity.
DISGORGEMENT: Post-remuage disgorgement, followed by up to six months of cork maturation prior to release.

TASTING NOTES

APPEARANCE – Delicate, radiant salmon-pink hue with a fine, persistent bead.
AROMATICS – Subtle and refined, opening with elegant raspberry and sour cherry, evolving into dark red berry fruit. Notes of ginger and nutmeg add spice and intrigue.
PALATE – concentrated black berry core. The palate lingers with vivid cherry notes, supported by finely structured brioche layers and a Seamlessly integrated mousse. Classic autolytic tones unfold, revealing nuances of seaweed, citrus peel, lime pith and green almond, culminating in a refined brioche finish.
STYLE – Precision-focused, Extra Brut, age-worthy Rosé, expressing the hallmark finesse and detail of the Pieter Ferreira style.

2022

Alcohol: 12.3 %vol
RS: 4.7 g/l – Extra Brut
TA: 6.5 g/l
pH: 3.07

Total bottles produced: 2 985 bottles. Bottling Date: 29-06-2022 - Date of Disgorging: 07-08-2026, 50 Months on the lees.

VINEYARD AND SOILS

Pinot Noir fruit was selected from three diverse, cool-climate sites within the Coastal Region of the Cape Winelands, each contributing a distinctive structural and aromatic component to Birdsong Rosé.
ROBERTSON (48%)

Limestone-rich soils provide structural integrity, textural depth and characteristic saline nuances.
STELLENBOSCH (32%)
A classic Mediterranean climate with moderate, dry summers
adds balance, structure and layered complexity. Soils across all sites comprise weathered shale and decomposing granite, providing a diverse mineral framework and nuance to the final blend.
ELGIN (20%)
Strong cool climate and maritime influence ensure long, slow ripening,
resulting in naturally high acidity and vibrant, precise flavours.

VINIFICATION
HARVEST: Hand-picked in the early morning for optimal freshness.
PRESSING: Whole-bunch pressed; only the cuvée fraction used.
FERMENTATION: Stainless steel tanks and amphora clay vessels to enhance purity, freshness and red berry precision.
BLEND SELECTION: Individual parcels assessed after three months on light lees, followed by rigorous tasting and selection.
SECONDARY FERMENTATION: Traditional bottle fermentation. 50 months on lees for autolytic complexity.
DISGORGEMENT: Post-remuage disgorgement, followed by up to six months of cork maturation prior to release.

TASTING NOTES

APPEARANCE – Delicate, radiant salmon-pink hue with a fine, persistent bead.
AROMATICS – Subtle and refined, opening with elegant raspberry and sour cherry, evolving into dark red berry fruit. Notes of ginger and nutmeg add spice and intrigue.
PALATE – A bright, sherbet-like entry leads into a beguiling savoury character and concentrated black berry core. The palate lingers with vivid cherry notes, supported by finely structured brioche layers and a seamlessly integrated mousse. Classic autolytic tones unfold, revealing nuances of seaweed, citrus peel, lime pith and green almond, culminating in a refined brioche finish.
STYLE – Precision-focused, Extra Brut, age-worthy Rosé, expressing the hallmark finesse and detail of the Pieter Ferreira style.

Birdsong Rose 2022

PINOT BLANC

100% Pinot Blanc (Blanc Vrai)

2023

Alcohol: 11.78%vol
RS: 3.9 g/l – Extra Brut
TA: 9.03 g/l
pH: 3.09

Total bottles produced: 1 134 bottles. Bottling Date: 06-06-2023 - Date of Disgorging: 11-06-2026, 36 Months on the lees.

VINEYARD AND SOILS
PINOT BLANC (100%)

Fruit was sourced from the oldest Pinot Blanc vineyard in South Africa, a single block in Tulbagh, contributing a unique white floral and pear-drop
aromatic profile. This is the first Pinot Blanc Cap Classique produced in South Africa, made from a variety also known as Blanc Vrai.
TULBAGH (100%)

Nestled in a corner of the Wintershoek Mountains, capped with snow in winter, the valley enjoys a stark Mediterranean climate of cold, wet winters
and hot, dry summers.

VINIFICATION
HARVEST: Hand-picked in the early morning for optimal freshness.
PRESSING: Whole-bunch pressed; only the cuvée fraction used.
FERMENTATION: Predominantly in stainless steel and ceramic vessels for freshness, purity and texture.
BLEND SELECTION: ndividual parcels assessed after three months on light lees through rigorous tastings.
SECONDARY FERMENTATION: Traditional bottle fermentation. 36 months of lees contact for autolytic development.
DISGORGEMENT: Post-remuage disgorgement, followed by up to six months of cork maturation prior to release.

TASTING NOTES

APPEARANCE – Luminous straw colour with a subtle lime-green hue; fine, persistent bead.
AROMATICS – Expressive yet refined, revealing white flowers, green apple and citrus blossom, often with a smoky or mineral undertone that lends both freshness and full bodied texture.
PALATE – The palate displays classic autolytic character with layered flavours of citrus peel, lime pith and green almond, framed by a soft yet persistent, crisp acidity that lends textural lift. The finish carries both richness and drive.
STYLE – Precision-focused, Extra Brut, age-worthy Pinot Blanc, showcasing the purity, tension and finesse synonymous with the Pieter Ferreira style.

PINOT BLANC 2023

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