Citrus Fruit, Tree Fruit, Floral, Herbal, and Mineral, Toasted
BODY: Medium -
DRYNESS: Very Dry
ACIDITY: Medium +
TANNIN: Light
ALCOHOL (%): Pronounced (12-14%)
Origin: Cape South Coast (Hermanus, Elgin, Walker Bay & More), South Africa
Grape Varietals:
Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon
Winemaking:
Biodynamic Winemaking
Autolyse (On Lees Ageing)
Maturation: 7-12 Months Oak Barrels
Awards:
WESTERN FOOD PAIRING
Roast chicken, Potato salad, Pesto
ASIAN FOOD PAIRING
Thai Papaya Salad, Vietnamese Spring Rolls, Sambal Kang Kong
Grape Varietals & Region: 92% Sauvignon Blanc & 8% Semillon from Elgin in South Africa
Taste Profile: Displays beautiful purity of limes and ripe gooseberry, with tropical, floral and fine herbal notes, ruby grapefruit and white pear drop on the finish. This is cool climate Sauvignon Blanc – vibrant, mineral, elegant, balanced and delicate, with a long, layered and complex finish.
Winemaking Process: The wine was kept on the gross lees for 5 months and stirred regularly to enhance the richness of the mid-palate.
The 8% Sémillon component was fermented naturally in 2nd and 3rd fill 500L French oak barrels to enhance the mid palate weight and to add complexity to the wine. A selection of different Sauvignon Blanc vineyard sites were naturally fermented in 500L French oak barrels. The barrel fermentation component made up 4% of the final blend.
A lot of the wines in this category comes generally come from higher altitude or cooler climate regions, and often have bright acidity, balanced with fruitiness that cam come with or without some level of sweetness.
They general have perfumed floral, honeyed & spice notes. For fuller bodied styles, they often have an oiliness to them
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