in the vineyard : Background
Since the early 18th century, Zonnebloem has been a leader in the time-honoured craft of winemaking. Today this tradition lives on from the vineyards, tended by the same families for over three generations, to the meticulous craftsmanship in the cellar. The Limited Edition is a collection of the finest Zonnebloem wines made in a particular vintage. Only select vineyard blocks and the best barrels are chosen for the Zonnebloem Limited Edition and the wines in the range will vary from vintage to vintage. This Limited Edition wine was handcrafted and slowly coaxed to perfection in the cellar allowing the grapes time to express their true character and optimal quality.
The Vineyards (Viticulturist: Annelie Viljoen)
The grapes were sourced from trellised vineyards growing in the Darling region. The vineyards are grown on northern slopes on deep rich soils and are managed under dryland conditions, thus no irrigation was applied. The vines produced a yield of about 8 t/ha.