David Nieuwoudt Ghost Corner Semillon 2012

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.

variety : Semillon [ 100% Semillon ]
winery : Cederberg Cellar
winemaker : David Nieuwoudt
wine of origin : Elim
analysis : alc : 13.46 % vol  rs : 3.5 g/l  pH : 3.2  ta : 7.0 g/l  
type : White   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 0  closure : Screwcap  

AWARDS
Platter SA Wine Guide’14: Four star - 2011 vintage 
SA Wine Index Awards’13: Best in category & Platinum - 2011 vintage 
International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) ’12:
Gold Outstanding - 2011 vintage 
IWSC’11: Gold - 2009 vintage 
Top 100 SA Wines’13 - 2011 vintage 
Since the first release the ’07,’08, ’09, ’10 and ’11 vintages were awarded the Semillon trophy at the annual SA Terroir Wine Awards.

ageing : 3 - 5 years after release

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

about the harvest: Harvest date: 29 February 2012
Degree balling at harvest: Early morning hand harvested at 22.5ºB

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

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