Accolades
2009 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show - Bronze medal (70/100)
Nominated for a possible 5 star in the 2009 John Platter Wine Guide.
Tasting Notes
2009 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show - Bronze medal (70/100)
Hints of citrus with distinctive grapefruit on the palate. Flinty minerality with a good acid structure and long finish. Full, rich and well rounded.
Blend Information
60% Sauvignon Blanc, 40% Semillon
In The Vineyard
Aspect: South-West facing slopes
Elevation: 450m - 520m
Soil Type: Medium texture gravelly soils with a structured clay layer
Clones: SB9, SB11, SB161, SB316, SB317/Sem
Rootstock: R99, R110, 101-14, Ruggerie 140
Planting Date: 1998 - 2004
Trellising: Extended Perold
Plant Density: 2 564 - 2 857 vines/ha
About The Harvest
Harvest Date: 27 February - 7 March 2007
Analysis at Harvest:
Sauvignon Blanc:
Sugar: 23.0° B
Total acid: 8.2 g/l
pH: 3.17
Semillon:
Sugar: 21.4° B
Total Acid: 6.4 g/l
pH: 3.12
In The Cellar
The 2007 vintage was cool. The grapes were handled reductively through all the winemaking phases to ensure that all the crisp cool climate flavours were captured in the bottle.
The grapes were given 12-18 hours of skin contact before pressing and the juice was allowed to settle for 2 days at 5° - 8° C before being racked. Thereafter VIN7/VL3 yeast was added.
Fermentation took place at between 12° - 14° C and the wine was left on the lees for 8 weeks, adding richness and fullness to the wine.
The Semillon was matured for 9 months in 2nd and 3rd fill barrels.
