VARIETIES
100% Sauvignon Blanc with a potentially small percentage of Semillon and Nouvelle
AWARDS/RATINGS
John Platter: 4 Stars (2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015), 4 and a half Stars (2007)
TASTING NOTES
Alcohol: ± 13.0% Vol
Appearance: Bright, clear, live green tinge
Aroma: Granny Smith apple, white blossom, fynbos, spice
Palate: Crisp freshness, European minerality, concentrated
VINEYARD
Altitude: 262-300m
Soil: Sandy loan on clay; weathered sandstone with high organic content
Yield: 8 tons per hectare (55hl/ha)
VINIFICATION
Maceration: Partial skin contact
Fermentation temp: Sauvignon blanc 13°C
Malolactic fermentation: None
MATURATION
Fermented and matured in stainless steel tanks for 9 months and monthly lees stirring
In bottle pre-release: 6 months
Ageing potential: 5 years and longer
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