An elegant pale gold in colour, this wine shows nettles on the nose with greengage notes opening up to exuberant lime aromas and flavours. A pleasantly creamy texture and mouthfeel lead to a lingering finish.
A roast free-range chicken rubbed with herbs (marjoram, rosemary and sage) will complement this zesty wine well. Free-range chicken or vegan schnitzels with a squeeze of lemon will also be a great match.
variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% Sauvignon Blanc ]
winemaker : Vusi Dalicuba
wine of origin : Western Cape
analysis : alc : 13 % vol rs : 2.1 g/l pH : 3.38 ta : 5.7 g/l
type : White style : Dry body : Medium taste : Fruity
pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork
in the vineyard : Last season’s post-harvest period saw an early leaf fall by early April due to a dry, windy and warm autumn. Normal winter temperatures only appeared around the end of June, as the above-normal mild weather continued into the month. Consequently, compared to the previous season, cold unit accumulation was postponed by about 20 days but the winter was notable for its record-breaking July rainfall. Bud burst later than in the previous season due to a colder August and milder September temperatures. Compared to the previous season, the blossoming season had favourable conditions, including less severe wind. However, from mid-October to mid-November, high gusts were seen, which occasionally resulted in a lower set of fruit. The Stellenbosch region experienced more robust growth and good output as a result of the October, November and December follow-up rains that followed the big winter rains.
in the cellar : The next day, the grapes were crushed and destemmed, then pumped to the press with dry ice used at crushing to prevent oxidation. After skin contact, the free-run juice was drained carefully from the press to the settling tank. After settling, the juice was then racked to separate tanks for fermentation after the use of certain yeast strains that respect the primary flavours of the fruit.