Description
Deep, vibrant straw colour. Still rather closed and takes a while to evolve in the glass. Dense mineral fruit on the palate. Drink 2023 to 2031.
Certifications
Alcohol
13.5%
Analytical data
dry
Vineyard: Ou Kopland
A stunning low yielding 39-year-old bush vine block on the top of the Bottelary Hills on crumbly shale soil. It’s one of the first sites in Stellenbosch to receive the morning sun, hence the name of the farm, Sonop. Being at the top of the hill, the vineyard is also exposed to a lot of wind, keeping growth and yields moderate.
Soil Type
crumbly shale soil
Viticulture
Bush vine
Vinification
Grapes lightly crushed and allowed about 2 hours skin contact before gently pressing in a traditional basket press. Sulphur added and natural settling allowed for 2 days before fermentation with natural yeasts in a neutral 400ℓ barrel. Matured for 10 months before bottling by hand on the property unfiltered.