in the vineyard : Climate:
Average temperature: Winter 17°C; Summer 25°C
Annual rainfall: 550 mm
Proximity to ocean: 30km – 150 km
Soil:
Alluvial, Silty Dundee, Tukulu, Oak leaf and Riverbed
Vineyard:
Trellised vines and bush vines planted east/west yielded the grapes for this wine. The vines are 6-12 years old, received supplementary irrigation and produced 10 - 14 tons per hectare.
in the cellar : The grapes were then gently crushed, destemmed and pressed. The juice from each cultivar was fermented individually in stainless steel tanks until dry, and then blended. Maturation occurred on the lees for two months prior to racking and stabilisation.