Description
Very dusty nose, pithy and laden with liquid minerals. Aromas of crushed granite, chalk dust, peach stone, green apples, with a sprinkling of dried green baking herbs and fynbos. Palate shows harmonious weight, flesh and sleek textural depth; remains quite broody and tight in its youth. All very subtle and tightly packaged, there are nuances of white crunchy pears, dusty white citrus, wet river pebbles, tart white peaches, citrus oil and picante tangerine peel. Fine mid-palate tension, vibrant fresh acids and, plenty of concentration and length, albeit a little closed up and tight right now.
Awards
4 stars Platter's South African Wine Guide
Certifications
Alcohol
12.5%
Analytical data
dry
Vineyard: Swartland, Durbanville, Stellenbosch
The 2016 harvest was a challenging one, as heat waves and a very dry growing season from October through February meant that yields were smaller. The harvest also happened earlier for this reason. Thankfully these conditions also produced healthy, concentrated fruit. With smaller berries, low PH, good acidity and sugar levels, we were delighted with the quality of our 2016 harvest.
Soil Type
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Vinification
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