in the vineyard : (Viticulturist: Bennie Liebenberg)
Grapes were sourced from vineyards in Stellenbosch, Paarl, Robertson and Durbanville which ranged in age between 10 to 18 years, grown in varying soils from decomposed granite to deep Clovelly and Hutton. Located at altitudes between 110m to 410m, the trellised vineyards face south-east to south-west and are thus ideally positioned to take advantage of prevailing sea-breezes.
However, appropriate canopy management and row orientation minimises wind damage.
in the cellar : After crushing and gently pressing, the juice is then cold fermented in stainless steel tanks. Careful attention is given to cellaring prior to bottling to ensure retention of natural fruit and fermentation flavours.