Blankbottle Orbitofrontal Cortex 2021
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Singapore 423619
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Blankbottle Orbitofrontal Cortex 2021
For those that enjoy a dry Riesling. The name of this wine, Blankbottle Orbitofrontal Cortex, is derived from the region of the brain responsible for conscious decision making. Winemaker Pieter Walser considers this white blend to be the best in his cellar based on his conscious evaluation.
The idea behind this wine was (and still is) to select the white components in the winery they like most and to assemble a blend that represents that particular vintage in an honest and pure way.
Grape Varietals & Region: Chenin Blanc (29.8%), Verdelho (25.4%), Clairette (23.4%), Grenache Blanc (9.4%), Marsanne (6%), Roussanne (5.8%), Viognier (0.2%) Vines from various vineyards in Firgrove, Swartland, Stellenbosch and Voor-Paardeberg.
Taste Profile: This semi-aromatic wine has a pale golden color with silver highlights, and a nose of delicate white blossom, lemon, peach, and underripe exotic fruit. On the palate, it is dry and medium-bodied with good acidity and a slightly waxy texture. The wine's flavors of beeswax, tangerine, pear, and lemon are complemented by stony minerality.
Winemaking Process: The grapes were picked at optimal ripeness and cooled overnight to 4 degrees celsius. The next morning the grapes were pressed as whole bunches with no additives. The juice underwent spontaneous fermentation in French oak (nothing new), clay pots and egg shaped cement tanks. Deep winter the wine received sulfur, it's only additive. 10 months on the leese, blended and bottled.
Aromatic & Floral White
Citrus Fruit, Tree Fruit, Floral, and Herbaceous
Creamy / Buttery
Body: Medium -
Dryness: Neutral
Acidity: Medium +
Tannin: Light
Aromatic & Floral White
Citrus Fruit, Tree Fruit, Floral, and Herbaceous
Creamy / Buttery
Body: Medium -
Dryness: Neutral
Acidity: Medium +
Tannin: Light
Winemaking:
Minimal Interventionist Winemaking
Autolyse (On Lees Ageing)
Maturation: 7-12 Months Oak Barrels
Winemaking:
Minimal Interventionist Winemaking
Autolyse (On Lees Ageing)
Maturation: 7-12 Months Oak Barrels
Origin: Coastal Region (Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Swartland, Constantia & More), South Africa
Grape Varietals:
Chenin Blanc, Godello (Verdelho, Gouveio), Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Rousanne, and Viognier
Origin: Coastal Region (Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Swartland, Constantia & More), South Africa
Grape Varietals:
Chenin Blanc, Godello (Verdelho, Gouveio), Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Rousanne, and Viognier
Key Highlights
Winery
Winery
The Blankbottle Winery
A winery that mainly produces one-off wines, having no indication of cultivar on the bottle, not only demands complete honesty when it comes to quality, but it allows Pieter the opportunity to introduce once-off limited runs of interesting wines
Classification
Classification
Experimental Wines
These wines may not represent their "sense of place", but rather showcase the winemaker's style & creativity. While not classified, this does not mean that they aren't as good - they can be fantastic, but made in the winemaker's style & perspective
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Same Day Delivery is possible for orders between Tuesday - Sunday, and is conditional on whether we have the wines available at our storefront. Look out for products listed here
Select "Local Delivery" shipping option upon checkout, and orders made by 6PM would be able to be delivered same day
Perfect for those last-minute dinner parties or when you simply can’t wait to order wine online and uncork that bottle.
Otherwise, we provide a cheaper Standard Delivery option that would have your wines delivered within 3 business days
Please see our Shipping Policy for the full details
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Want to make it extra special? We’ve got you covered with gift-wrapping options and accessories like stylish gift boxes. And if you’re looking to really impress, our gift hampers are packed with wine and goodies that’ll make their day!
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We hate the disappointment of opening an off-drinking bottle of wine – as much as a kid seeing their scoop of ice cream fall to the ground (Yes, it hurts).
Simply contact us within 7 days of receiving your wines to let us know why you’re not satisfied and drop off the remaining unused wines back to us. The bottle will have to be at least 3/4 full and the same wine the bottle is in (duh).
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