Tasting Notes
Platter 4 1/2 Stars
Pale yellow with a green tinge. White pear, grapefruit and almonds on the nose. A mineral chalkyness on palette with a long finish.
In The Vineyard
Aspect: South-West facing slopes
Elevation: 300 – 320m
Soil Type: Medium texture gravelly soils with a structured clay layer
Clones: CY3, 5, 95, 268
Rootstock: R110, 101-14
Planting Date: 1992
Irrigation: Yes
Trellising: Extended Perold
Plant Density: 3 205 – 4 167 vines / ha
About The Harvest
Harvest Date: 08 March 2005
Analysis at Harvest: Sugar: 23.2° B
Total acid: 5.9
pH: 3.4
Yeasts: Natural fermentation and CY 3079
