Veritas 2007 - Bronze
2007 Michelangelo International Wine Awards - Gold
Colour: Bright with green tinges.
Bouquet: Tropical fruit flavours balanced by grassy and gooseberry notes.
Taste: Full-bodied with intense flavour of pineapple, melon and green apple with a crisp acidity and a long aftertaste.
This robust wine stands up well to a variety of dishes from pastas to fish, poultry, pork and veal.
in the vineyard : Viticulturist: Johan Pienaar
The grapes were sourced from one of the seven growers in the Durbanville Hills group. The grapes were selected from a single vineyard which is trellised to protect the fruit from direct sunlight. The soft, radiated heat allowed for the gradual ripening of the fruit, which meant flavour components could be developed to the full.
Seven leading vineyard owners in the Durbanville Hills district joined together to create Durbanville Hills together with Distell to promote the regional individuality of this prime wine growing area, punctuated by hills. In close proximity to the cold Atlantic Ocean, it boasts a temperate climate with Atlantic sea breezes cooling the vines during the summer months. Grapes for this brand, which has already attracted widespread positive attention both in South Africa and abroad, are sourced only from these growers, all of whom fall under the limited appellation of Durbanville. All member vineyards subscribe to IPW (Integrated Production of Wine) growing
practices, designed to sustain natural resources. Meticulous crop control applied to these vineyards further limits yields and promotes concentration of varietal flavour, encouraging a process of natural selection. Cellar master Martin Moore uses highly advanced cellar technology to ensure optimal extraction of colour and flavour.
The Rhinofields Inner Valley Sauvignon Blanc and the Rhinofields Outer Valley Sauvignon Blanc are produced to show the rich diversity of terroir where almost every vineyard produces fruit with a distinctly own character.