
Varietals | Sauvignon blanc, with a potentially small percentage of Semillon and Nouvelle |
Tasting Notes | |
Alcohol | +-13.0% Vol |
Appearance | Bright, clear, live green tinge |
Aroma | Granny Smith apple, white blossom, fynbos |
Palate | Crisp freshness, European minerality, concentrated |
Vineyard | |
Altitude | 262-300m |
Soil | Well-drained soil; good water retention. Important percentage of clay in topsoil |
Yield | 8 tons per hectare (55hl/ha) |
Vinification | |
Maceration | Partial skin contact |
Fermentation temp | 13ºC |
Malolactic fermentation | none |
Maturation | |
Maturation | Fermented and matured in stainless steel tanks for 9 months and monthly lees stirring |
In bottle pre-release | 6-9 months |
Ageing potential | 5 years and longer |