in the vineyard : Papkuilsfontein’s deep, red Tukulu soils have excellent water retention properties and ensure the dryland vines are not unduly water-stressed.
Despite its location, Papkuilsfontein enjoys relatively cool temperatures. It is situated just 25 kms from the sea and is cooled by maritime breezes, while a range of hillocks protects the vines from the sometimes damaging effects of the south-easter. In addition, the farm has an above-average rainfall for the West Coast.
The wine was made from bush vines ranging in age from 30 to 50 years and harvested at the beginning of February with ripe flavours and good fruit acids.
about the harvest: Yielding between 5 and 6 tons per ha, the grapes were hand-harvested between 22° to 23,5° Balling at the beginning of February.