Blankbottle Searching for L’Estrange 2022

A whole-bunch, clay pot, bees-waxy Palomino. The wine is true to it’s name - (L’E) STRANGE!

Palomino and Godello (Verdelho, Gouveio)

$61.00

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Floral, Citrus Fruit, and Herbaceous, Reductive & Oxidative Nuttiness

BODY: Medium
DRYNESS: Dry
ACIDITY: Medium +
TANNIN: Medium -
ALCOHOL (%): Moderate (9-12%)

Origin: Coastal Region (Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Swartland, Constantia & More), South Africa

Grape Varietals:

Palomino and Godello (Verdelho, Gouveio)

Winemaking:

Wild yeast and On Lees Ageing

Maturation: 7-12 Months Amphora (Quevri)

Awards:

WESTERN FOOD PAIRING
Oysters, Vongole, Mussels & Fries

ASIAN FOOD PAIRING
sashimi salad, Hamachi kama, seafood white bee hoon

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Blankbottle Searching for L’Estrange 2022

A whole-bunch, clay pot, bees-waxy Palomino. The wine is true to it’s name - (L’E) STRANGE! It's made from humble Palomino, which originated in the Sherry producing areas of Spain. The cuttings were brought to the African continent by ship and planted in 1965 on the mountain in Piekenierskloof, 550 meters above sea level.

Grape Varietals & Region: Palomino, a white grape varietal also called Fransdruif from a little 1965 bush-vine vineyard growing in Piekenierskloof, 550 meters above sea level. Blended with Verdelho

WInemaking Process: The 54-year old bush-vine vineyard, grown in African soil was made in African pots made from Limpopo clay, enhanced by the wax of African bees producing honey from African flora - meticulously guided, bottled and labelled by the colourful hands of the African people.

Dry & Yeasty Whites

Open tank fermentation, lees stirring, pumping over and racking can all play a role during vinification, while oxidative aging in allows gradual air contact with the wine. Oak barrels & concrete tanks are most often used for such styles, and the more intense styles are often made under flor

Expect notes of yeasty umami notes, as well as almon, dried apricot, and salinity