in the vineyard : Grapes were sourced from vineyards in Stellenbosch and Durbanville ranging in age from nine to 17 years old, grown in soils varying from decomposed granite to deep Clovelly and Hutton soils, with excellent drainage. Located at altitudes from 210m 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.
about the harvest: The cooler temperatures of the preceding winter resulted in slow even ripening, making for enhanced flavour and colour. Cooler than average ripening temperatures saw grapes delivered with excellent varietal character, ranging from grassy to green fig flavours. Grapes were hand-harvested at between 20° and 23° Balling in March. They were picked on taste when showing green fig flavours.