Varietals |
Sauvignon blanc, with a potentially small percentage of Semillon and Nouvelle |
Tasting Notes |
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Alcohol |
+-13.0% Vol |
Appearance |
Bright, clear, live green tinge |
Aroma |
Granny Smith apple, white blossom, fynbos |
Palate |
Crisp freshness, European minerality, concentrated |
Vineyard |
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Altitude |
262-300m |
Soil |
Well-drained soil; good water retention. Important percentage of clay in topsoil |
Yield |
8 tons per hectare (55hl/ha) |
Vinification |
|
Maceration |
Partial skin contact |
Fermentation temp |
13ºC |
Malolactic fermentation |
none |
Maturation |
|
Maturation |
Fermented and matured in stainless steel tanks for 9 months and monthly lees stirring |
In bottle pre-release |
6-9 months |
Ageing potential |
5 years and longer |