An aromatic Semillon displaying aromas of green fig, white fruit and nettles characteristic of the cool climate in Elim. A distinct minerality with a slight earthiness on the nose that follows through onto the palate. A small amount of French oak adds a hint of smokiness leading to a creamy palate with a crisp acidity.
This wine is especially well suited for strong seafood flavours such as yellowtail, scallops or snoek, as well as lightly smoked meat and rich pork dishes.
in the vineyard : Facing: South
Soil types: Bokkeveld Slate, Koffieklip and Gravel
Age and origin of vines: 12 years, Elim ward
Vineyard area 1.5 ha
Yield per hectare: 5 t/ha
Trellised: Extended 6 wire Perold
Irrigation: Supplementary
Clone: dd1
in the cellar : Vinification: Reductive style, cold crush 8ºC, skin contact for 8 hours, pressing, only free run juice used, settle for 2 days at 10ºC
Fermentation: 28 days in stainless steel tank, - 70%, 30% fermented in 1st and 2nd fill 300 litre
French oak barrels for 3 months before blending at 12ºC with selected yeast strains
Lees contact: 5 month lees contact, weekly tank and barrel bâttonage
Barrel maturation: Medium toast barrels - Allier forests - Burgundy coopers, 300 litre barrels