Tasting notes:
Very appealing pale copper pink colour. Alluring aromas of
strawberries, sweet cherries, nectarines, and candy floss on the
nose. On the palate the wine has a strawberry sorbet entry with
exceptional balance between acidity and fruit. Lingering
strawberry flavours with surprisingly salivating salty finish.
Food Pairing:
Smoked salmon, Trout and Snoek. Parma ham and ripe figs.
Crayfish, seafood Paella and Bouillabaisse soup. Ratatouille and
vegetable moussaka.
Blend:
100% Pinotage
Vinification:
Grapes from 2 different blocks on the estate were selected
specifically for this wine. Grapes were hand harvested to minimize
colour extraction. Reductive winemaking techniques were used to
ensure fresh fruit forward style. Grapes were destemmed and
lightly crushed. Skin contact for only 1 hour before a light
pressing. Specific Sauvignon Blanc yeast was used to ferment the
juice. 2 months of lees contact adds mouth feel.
Area of origin:
Western Cape
Analysis:
Alc.: 13.55%
RS: 1.9 g/l
Maturation:
1 - 3 years