in the vineyard : Retreat, a single vineyard with well-weathered shale soils, is the source of this Sauvignon Blanc. It is situated on a south-facing slope in the Riviersonderend mountain range at an altitude of 350 metres above sea level. During summer this vineyard is cooled in the afternoons by southern ocean sea breezes, enabling an extended ripening season. This results in good quality fruit, with concentrated flavours and fine acidity. The farm has been owned by the De Wet family since 1896, one of Robertson Winery’s 43 member families.
Farm: Retreat
Soil type: Well-weathered shale
Trellising: Four-wire Perold system
Water management: Regulated drip irrigation, resulting in small, concentrated berries
Row direction: North-west to south-east