variety : Muscat Ottonel [ 50% Muscat Ottonel, 25% Colombard, 25% Shiraz ]
winemaker : Andries Jordaan
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 10.17 % vol rs : 32.6 g/l pH : 3.12 ta : 6.8 g/l
type : Rose style : Sweet taste : Fruity
pack : Bottle closure : Cork
in the vineyard : The Muscat Ottonel grapes, which dominate the blend, were grown in south facing, trellised and irrigated vineyards at an altitude of 240m above sea level. All the vines, planted in 1986, are cultivated in loamy clay soils, which keep roots cooled in the summer months and preserve the varietal flavour.
The south-facing Colombard vineyards are also planted at an altitude of 240m above sea level, in stony, sandy loam soils. The trellised vines, established in 1994, receive supplementary, drip irrigation.
The Shiraz vineyard, planted in 2000, is trellised on a 5-wire hedge system and received supplementary drip irrigation.
Viticulturists: Wagner and Andries Jordaan
about the harvest: Both the Muscat Ottonel and Colombard were harvested by hand mostly from pre-dawn to early morning. The Muscat Ottonel was picked in mid-February at 19.5° Balling, while the Colombard was picked at 21° Balling in late February. The Shiraz was harvested by hand at 22° to 23° Balling.