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Skoonma

Skoonma

Varietals Shiraz, Mourvedre, Grenache, Viognier Tasting Notes Alcohol +-14.0% Vol Appearance Brick red to deep purple Aroma Spice, violets, black olive, dark chocolate, purple fruit Palate Generous mouthfeel, smooth tannis, delicate persistence Vineyard Altitude 210-289m Soil Well-drained soil; good water retention. Important percentage of clay in topsoil Yield 6.5 tons per hectare (45hl/ha) Vinification Maceration 3-4 days cold maceration before fermentation; +-3 punch-downs per day Fermentation temp 24-26ºC Malolactic fermentation In foudre Maturation Maturation Shiraz & Viognier fermented together; last part of fermentation completed in foudre; Mourvedre and Grenache integrated into blend after fermentation; further 24 months maturation in French...

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Kat met die Houtbeen

Kat met die Houtbeen

Varietals Sauvignon blanc, with a potentially small percentage of Semillon Tasting Notes Alcohol +-13.0% Vol Appearance Bright, clear, live green straw Aroma Dried apricot, subtle oak and minerality Palate Rich and textured, layered structure, complex Vineyard Altitude 287-338m Soil Well-drained soil; good water retention. Important percentage of clay in topsoil Yield 8 tons per hectare (55hl/ha) Vinification Maceration No skin contact Fermentation temp 16-18ºC Malolactic fermentation none Maturation Maturation Fermented in 1st, 2nd and 3rd fill 500ltr French oak barrels on secondary lees; barrels rolled monthly In bottle pre-release 12 months Ageing potential 5 years and longer buy

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Swartskaap

Swartskaap

Varietals Cabernet franc Tasting Notes Alcohol +-13.5% Vol Appearance Violet to ruby red Aroma Black olive, fynbos, spice Palate Minerality, elegance, finesse, complexity Vineyard Altitude 247-277m Soil Well-drained soil; good water retention. Important percentage of clay in topsoil Yield 5 tons per hectare (30hl/ha) Vinification Maceration 3-4 days cold maceration before fermentation; +- 3 punch-downs per day Fermentation temp 24-26ºC Malolactic fermentation In tank Maturation Maturation Maturation in new and 2nd fill 225ltr French oak barrels for 18 months In bottle pre-release 12 months Ageing potential 7 years and longer buy

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Stertswaai

Stertswaai

Varietals Sauvignon blanc, Semillon, Nouvelle Tasting Notes Alcohol +-13.0% Vol Appearance Bright, clear, green straw Aroma Fynbos, flint, beeswax Palate Balanced acidity, minerality, complex Vineyard Altitude 235-330m 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 Sauvignon blanc & Semillon 17ºC; Nouvelle 13ºC Malolactic fermentation none Maturation Maturation Sauvignon blanc and Semillon co-ferment in 3500ltr foudre (French oak cask); Nouvelle fermented in stainless steel and blended together with other two varieties where after the complete blend age for another 12 months in the foudre...

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