Miles Mossop Chapter Four 2022

A rich Sauvignon Blanc for a great Sancerre alternative

Sauvignon Blanc

$56.00

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Citrus Fruit, Tropical Fruit, Herbaceous, and Mineral, Toasted

BODY: Medium -
DRYNESS: Very Dry
ACIDITY: Medium +
TANNIN: Light
ALCOHOL (%): Pronounced (12-14%)

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

Grape Varietals:

Sauvignon Blanc

Winemaking:

Direct Press, Wild yeast, and On Lees Ageing

Maturation: 7-12 Months Oak Barrels

Awards:

WESTERN FOOD PAIRING
Salmon mains, rabbit or chicken Cacciatore, Cheese (Goat's Cheese / Crottin de Chavignol)

ASIAN FOOD PAIRING
Hokkien mee, sushi, Gỏi Bưởi Tôm Thịt (Pomelo Salad with Pork and Prawn)

Miles Mossop Wines

This family business with Miles as the winemaker and viticulturist has vineyards across the western cape. Miles started this project in 2004 and went full time in 2018. Miles craft small batch wines named after members of the family

Description

Miles Mossop Chapter Four 2022

Grape Varietals & Region: 100% Sauvignon Blanc from a single 36-year-old bush vine vineyard in the Stellenbosch region growing on decomposed shale soils

Taste Profile: This wine displays a brilliant deep straw colour. On the nose fragrant lemongrass, cassis leaf and passionfruit aromas emanate from the glass underpinned by hints of dry straw and notes of fresh brioche. There is a great intensity on the entry of the palate with flavours of quince jelly, guava and lemongrass on the mid-palate with hints of toasted almonds and a velvety creaminess. This all leads to a textured pithy finish with a stunning length and a freshness reminiscent of oyster shell.

Winemaking Process: Whole bunch pressed and the juice settled overnight before being taken to 400L old French oak barrels for fermentation. Matured sur-lie for 10 months with regular lees stirring.

Bright & Mineral Whites

From the limestone character of Sancerre to the green, herbaceous Sauvignon Blanc of Marlborough, this style group often shows off cut grass and wet stone. Often associated with coastal regions or limestone based terroir, these wines are characterised with crisp acidity, mineraiity, citrus tones, with a hint of grassiness