An aromatic Semillon displaying aromas of green fig, white fruit andnettles characteristic of the cool climate in Elim. A distinct mineralitywith a slight earthiness on the nose that follows through onto the palate. Asmall amount of French oak adds a hint of smokiness leading to a creamypalate with a crisp acidity.
This wine is especially well suited for strongseafood flavours such as yellowtail, scallops or snoek, as well as lightlysmoked meat and rich pork dishes.
in the vineyard : Facing: South
Soil types: Bokkeveld Slate, Koffieklip and Gravel
Age and origin of vines: 13 years, Elim ward
Vineyard area 1.5 ha
Yield per hectare: 5 t/ha
Trellised: Extended 6 wire Perold
Irrigation: Supplementary
Clone: SH 1 on Richter 99
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 300ℓ French Oak Barrels for 3 months before blending at 12ºC with selected yeast strains.
Lees contact: 5 month lees contact, weekly tank and barrel bâttonage.
Barrel maturation: Barrels used are Medium toast – Allier Burgandy coopers, 300ℓ barrels.