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Sauvignon Blanc
6 years
10 ton per ha
21
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11.5
7.5
4.5
0.49
No Wood
August 2011
Vinification:
This Sauvignon Blanc's roots are bedded in sandy rock soils on the bank of the Breede River, the coolest area on the farm. The soil and low rainfall ensure that the vines produce low yields and grapes with lots of flavor. The grapes were hand picked at dawn to ensure the grapes keep their fresh crispness.This Sauvignon Blanc was made in a reductive style, which means there was no oxygen in contact with the grapes. Dry ice was used from where it was picked till it started fermenting. This process ensures that all the flavor is kept in the wine. The fermentation process goes on for 2 weeks, where after the wine is left on its lees for 3 to 4 months. The wine is then fined and filtered, ready for bottling.
Tasting Notes:
Clear light green colour. Tropical nose and a hint of green pepper, and a fruity, yet crispy and lively lingering aftertaste.
Wine & Food Paring:
This finely balanced dry white offers a crisp clean sensation. The combination of green pepper and tropical flavours on the nose compliments the lasting taste.
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Chardonnay
7 years
6 ton per ha
24
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14.5
6.4
3.1
French Oak for 8 months
May 2008
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Clear golden colour. A bouquet of citrus & lime, with fresh lemon zest and a hint of wood. This wine is full with citrus flavours and has a lingering fresh aftertaste.Wine & Food Paring:
Chardonnay goes well with full flavoured dishes which have been grilled, roasted or sautéed. Its full flavor and complexity goes well with cool-weather and upscale meals. Enjoy with lobster, flavourful fish, shrimp, bass, chicken, pork and turkey.Varietals:
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Cabernet Sauvignon 60%, Merlot 40%
11 years
10 ton per ha
26 (Cabernet Sauvignon)
26 (Merlot)
Analysis:
14.26
5.8
3.1
Wooded - 10 months
March 2009
December 2010
Vinification:
This well blended Bordeaux blend, originates from the first Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes, planted on the farm 10 years ago. The grapes are hand picked at optimum ripeness, to ensure the fruitiness of the wine. It is then pumped into open fermentors and cold soaked for 2 days, to get as much color out of the skin as possible. Cold soak means, to keep the grapes as cool as possible in order to prevent the fermentation process from starting. Wine yeast is then added and the fermentation process starts. During fermentation the skins of the grapes are pressed down to get more color out of the skin. After fermentation, which takes two weeks, the skins are pressed and pumped into a tank, where it goes through a second fermentation, called malolactic fermentation. After this fermentation the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are blended into a tank with French oak staves. Here it is left for another 10 months to age.Tasting Notes:
Dark maroon colour. Natural blackcurrant nose. Well and easy drinking. The flavours linger on the palate and leave a pleasant balanced aftertaste.Wine & Food Paring:
Though this wine compliments any red meat dish, it is superb when enjoyed with a juicy sirloin, topped with a green peppercorn sauce and roasted vegetables; alternatively you can serve it with gnocchi in a rich gorgonzola sauce.Varietals:
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Muscadel
27 years
8 ton per ha
26
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17.00
3.6
235.5
3.45:
205.1:
No Wood
20 February 2009
August 2010
