Tasting Notes
Crisp fresh acidity derived from the cool climate of Elgin overlays clean gooseberry and apple fruit.
In The Vineyard
Aspect: South-West facing slopes
Elevation: 470m - 580m
Soil Type: Medium texture gravelly soils with a structured clay layer
Clones: SB9, SB11, SB133, SB159, SB161, SB316, SB317
Rootstock: R99, R110, 101-14, Ruggeri 140
Planting Date: 1998 - 2000
Irrigation: Post harvest irrigation only
Trellising: Extended Perold
Plant Density: 2 564 - 3 472 vines/ha
About The Harvest
Harvest Date: 02nd March 2010
Analysis at Harvest: Sugar: 22.5° – 23.4° B
Total acid: 7.6 – 8.3
pH: 3.23 - 3.35
Yeasts: Vin 7, VL3
In The Cellar
The 2010 vintage was slightly warmer than 2009. The grapes were handled reductively through all the winemaking phases to ensure that all the crisp cool climate flavours were captured in thebottle. The juice was allowed to settle for two days at 5° - 8° C before being racked after which VIN7 / VL3 yeast was added. Fermentation took place at between 12° - 16° C and the wine was left on the lees for 6 weeks, adding richness and fullness to the wine.
Date of Bottling: 18th October 2010
Production: 10 135 x 750ml bottles.
