Wildekrans Semillon 2003

Cool climate complexity and character derived from low yielding vines with subtle herbal and green pepper aromas. Characteristic crisp lingering finish.

We believe there are no rules, experiment to your hearts content. Chicken Medallions stuffed with Mushrooms, Bacon and Thyme, Chicken and Mushroom Pie, Pasta with Chicken, Sole with Tartar sauce, Tuna Dishes, Oysters, Nori Rolled Sushi, Buffalo Mozzarella.

variety : Semillon [ 100% Semillon ]
winemaker : Bruce Elkin
wine of origin : Overberg
analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol  rs : 1.3 g/l  pH : 3.11  ta : 6.2 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  body : Medium   wooded
pack : Bottle  

AWARDS
****John Platter

ageing : 3 years.

in the vineyard : Area: Bot River, Ward Walker Bay
Soil type: Bokkeveld shale
Age of vines: Planted in 1995
Vine density: 3333

about the harvest: The grapes were harvested early in the morning on 26 February 2003, picked at 22.8º Balling.
Yield: Five tons per hectare.

in the cellar : Early morning harvested and gently pressed. Partially barrel fermented and matured for three months in French Oak barrels.
Production: 330 cases (10 barrels)

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