Accolades
2008 International Wine & Spirit Competition - Silver & Best in Class
2008 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show – Bronze Medal (71/100)
2008 International Wine Challenge - Gold Medal
2008 Decanter World Wine Awards - Silver Medal
2007 Swiss Air Lines Wine Awards - Silver Award
Tasting Notes
2008 International Wine & Spirit Competition - Silver & Best in Class
2008 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show -Bronze Medal (71/100)
2008 International Wine Challenge - Gold Medal
2008 Decanter World Wine Awards - Silver Medal
2007 Swiss Air Lines Wine Awards - Silver Award
Pale yellow with a green tinge. White pear, grapefruit and lime on the nose. Nutty wood flavours. Well integrated – complex, elegant minerality. Well balanced.
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: 09 March 2006
Analysis at Harvest: Sugar: 23.2° B
Total acid: 5.9
pH: 3.4
Yeasts: Natural fermentation
