Veritas 2006 - Silver
International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2006 - Silver Best in Class
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2006 - Bronze
This full-bodied wine is brilliantly clear with green edges. An infusion of typical Sauvignon blanc flavours such as green pepper, gooseberry, capsicum, granadilla and pineapple explodes on the nose. On the palate this well structured wine has a good balance with rich fruit flavours that lingers long on the palate.
Enjoy this elegant wine with green salads and seafood such as fresh oysters or serve it with a variety of white meat dishes as the perfect taste partner.
in the vineyard : Made from superior grapes meticulously selected from prized vineyard blocks in the Cape Coastal region, Fleur du Cap Unfiltered wines are shaped in perfect harmony with nature. Handpicked in the vineyard and handcrafted in the cellar, these new generation wines capture the highly sought-after qualities of varietal character and terroir. Sedimentation, racking and fining as opposed to filtration maximise the preservation of colour and flavour elements resulting in wines that abound with fruit and flavour.
Terroir
Climate, soil, altitude and slope orientation are selected to capture as much varietal character as possible. The climate is mild with south and east facing slopes offering natural protection against late afternoon sun. Cooling breezes from the Atlantic Ocean ensure rich, slow growing crops. Soils are predominately medium textured and well-drained with good water holding capacity.
The vineyards (Viticulturist: Bennie Liebenberg)
The grapes used for this wine came from two separate vineyards in the Cape Coastal region, namely Lutouw near Koekenaap in the Lutzville area – a promising new wine producing area - and Groenekloof near Darling.