Description
In the vineyard: Mainly Kroonstad and Clovelly soils from vineyards in the Stellenbosch, Paarl, and Breedekloof regions 14 – 80 km from the Atlantic Ocean. This wine’s grapes were from vines between 14 – 18 years-old growing in a south-facing vineyard. Average Temperature: winter: 9/16°C, summer 14/26°C Annual Rainfall: 850 – 1100 mm.
About the harvest: Grapes were hand-harvested early in the morning.
In the cellar: Grapes were hand-harvested early in the morning, crushed and destemmed. Skin contact lasted six hours. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperatures. The wine was blended together before bottling.