Description
This single-block wine, made from vineyards planted in 1983, was fermented and matured in 450 litre clay amphorae for 12 months. Enjoy tropical fruit with hints of lime and citrus, followed by great palate weight and a firm acidity.
Awards
94 pts Tim Atkin
4.5 stars Platter's South African Wine Guide
Alcohol
12.5%
Analytical data
dry
Vineyard
O.51 Hectares planted in 1983 in the foot of the Franschhoek Valeey, encircled by 2 rivers, creating a very unique micro climate.
Soil Type
Deep Loam soils, it is an old flood plain.
Vinification
Hand harvested and whole bunch pressed, allowed to cold settle for 24hours and then racked and inoculated. Fermentation begins in tank and then transferred after 2 days to Clay Amphora to complete fermentation and allowed to age on lees aftre fermentation for at least 3 months. Wine is racked and returned for another 7 months before course filtration and bottling.
