Description
Rich, layered with dried apricot, vanilla and honey. Will gain additional complexity with cellaring. Enjoy with special friends as an exciting aperitif or with spiced dishes, even mild seafood/shellfish or curries. Great with exotic Eastern spiced foods.
Awards
93 pts Tim Atkin
94 pts Gilbert & Gaillard Rating
Certifications
Alcohol
13.0%
Analytical data
semi-dry
Vineyard: Stellenbosch
Our vineyards are based in the maritime region of Stellenbosch, within 7km of the cold Atlantic Ocean. Typically hot, dry summers and long, wet winters. This special location in the shadow of the Helderberg, along the beautiful coastal edge of Stellenbosch is where the climate mimics the Mediterranean and Southern Rhone climate.
Soil Type
Duplex soils, sandy material on a ferricrete bank on patches of deeper clay.
Harvest Notes
This vineyard produces very limited yields and by passing through the vineyard to make 7-8 selections of fruit across a 4/5-week window, we truly capture the essence of this fantastic site.
Vinification
Natural wild yeast fermentation in new French oak 400L barrels. Due to repetitive harvesting some botrytis is always present. Maturation on the lees – total of 12 months in the barrel.
Maturation
Maturation on the lees – total of 12 months in the barrel.
