David Nieuwoudt Ghost Corner Semillon 2011

An aromatic Semillon displaying aromas of green fig, white fruit and nettles characteristic of the cool climate in Elim. A distinct minerality with a slight earthiness on the nose that follows through onto the palate. A small amount of French oak adds a hint of smokiness leading to a creamy palate with a crisp acidity.

This wine is especially well suited for strong seafood flavours such as yellowtail, scallops or snoek, as well as lightly smoked meat.

variety : Semillon [ 100% Semillon ]
winery : Cederberg Cellar
winemaker : David Nieuwoudt
wine of origin : Elim
analysis : alc : 13.0 % vol  rs : 2.3 g/l  pH : 3.3  ta : 7.0 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  
pack : Bottle  size : 0  closure : Screwcap  

AWARDS
Veritas Wine Awards 2013 - Gold
International Wine and Spirit Competition 2013- Silver Outstanding
Novare SA Terrior Wine Awards 2013: Walker Bay & Cape Agulhas District - Top Semillon
Decanter World Wine Awards 2013 - Commended
Top 100 SA Wines 2013 - 2011 Vintage
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2012 - Silver
Since the first release the 2007, 2008 and 2009 vintages were awarded the Semillon trophy at the annual SA Terroir Wine Awards.
International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) 2011: Gold – 2009 vintage
SA Top 100 2011 - 2009 vintage

ageing : 3 to 5 years after releasebr /

in the vineyard : Facing: South
Soil Type: Bokkeveld Slate, Koffieklip and Gravel
Age of Vines: 11 years
Vineyard area: 1.5ha
Trellised: Extended 6 wire Perold
Irrigated: Supplementary
Clone: SH1 on Richter 99

about the harvest: Degree Balling at Harvest: Early morning harvested at 22.5° Balling
Harvest Date: 3 March 2011
Yield: 5t/ha

in the cellar : Vinification: Reductive style, cold crush 8ºC Skin contact for 8 hours, pressing, only free run juice used. Settle for 2 days at 10ºC.
Fermentation: 28 days in stainless steel tank - 70%
30% fermented in 1st and 2nd fill 300ltr French oak barrels for 3 months before blending at 12ºC with selected yeast strains. 5 Month lees contact, weekly tank and barrel bâttonage.
Wood: Medium toast - Allier forests - Burgandy coopers

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