in the vineyard : Mature, trellised vineyard predominantly in the Helderberg Mountain area of Stellenbosch. Selected from several vineyard blocks (covering about 10 hectares in total), on decomposed granite soils overlooking the Ocean. These slopes benefit from the moderating factor of the maritime breezes, as well as an altitude of 3 - 400m above sea level.
about the harvest: Green harvest thinning was carried-out sufficiently early in the growing cycle, allowing for focused development of a smaller yield (+/- 45 hl / ha). This was a cooler vintage than usual, allowing for longer ripening season and a wonderful combination of fruit intensity and structural elegance. All hand harvested.