Description

Vineyards: Grapes for this premium blend were hand selected form

granite soils with elevations 200-400m above sea level. The grapes,

from 30+ year old vineyards, have small bunches (approximately

80-100grams) that ripen with a good concentration of fruit. The

vineyard’s soils are warm by nature, and reach optimum ripeness at

lower sugar levels with a higher acidity and lower Ph level, which

creates wines with excellent ageing potential.

Winemaking: Different batches of grapes within the vineyard

blocks were selected by hand in mid-February between 23 and 25

Balling. Grapes were picked into small crates and immediately

chilled. The grapes had extensive skin contact (24 hours) to ensure

the best fruit flavours were extracted from the skins and to ensure

ageing potential. The Chenin Blanc was then fermented in second

and third fill French oak barrels and left on the lees for 14 months

before blending. The Grenache fermented in very old 500 litre

barrels before blending and bottling.

Tasting notes: Highly concentrated yellow fruit flavors are

perfectly framed and carried by harmonious ripe acidity. On the

palate, concentrated ripe citrus and peach from the Chenin Blanc.

charming layers of apple and lemon curd from the Grenache while

the rich Sauvignon Blanc adds depth and complexity. The finish is

long, with slight phenolic edges supporting the fruit through the

entire length of the wine.

ABV: 13.5% pH: 3.29 RS: 4.7g/lt