This wine shows complex and enticing aromas of white peach, apple, pear and lime with layers of almond brittle, orange zest and brioche. The palate is broad and textured but boasts a fresh, mouth-watering acidity and a crisp, dry finish.
Each parcel of grapes was hand-picked in the early morning at Cavalli, wholebunch pressed and vinified separately. The earliest pick was the Verdelho which underwent a spontaneous fermentation in 400L barrels and showed an exceptional acidity and delicate white fruit profile.
The Viognier was picked earlier than traditionally, fermented in seasoned French oak and showed more fresh, zingy apricot that the heavier floral aromas that one might expect. The Chardonnay and Chenin were fermented in 225L French oak barrels of which about a third were first fill. All batches were kept on their lees with a monthly battonage until blending.
Winemaker : Malie McGregor
The Viognier was picked earlier than traditionally, fermented in seasoned French oak and showed more fresh, zingy apricot that the heavier floral aromas that one might expect. The Chardonnay and Chenin were fermented in 225L French oak barrels of which about a third were first fill. All batches were kept on their lees with a monthly battonage until blending.
Winemaker : Malie McGregor
Cavalli's Vineyard philosophy is to produce world class wines with a very local character and a strong identity so to be clearly recognized as from the Helderberg region, while endeavouring to be the benchmark with regards to Terroir and quality for the Helderberg in the years to come.
They strive for their immediate environment to be represented in the characteristics of their wines while upholding sustainable farming practices to preserve the land which falls within the Cape Floral Kingdom, a Unesco World Heritage site.
The Helderberg region of Stellenbosch is nearest the ocean and lends the estate to the cooling influence of the Southerly winds. The soils contain large amounts of koffieklip with a higher percentage of clay in the subsoil, affording the wines an innate elegance and expressive fruit characteristic.
100% Vititech motherblock plant material is used on the farm – resulting in virus free vineyards and optimal growth, producing outstanding wines. Extreme attention to detail from soil preparation to bottling, through a hands-on approach secures grapes of the highest quality.
They strive for their immediate environment to be represented in the characteristics of their wines while upholding sustainable farming practices to preserve the land which falls within the Cape Floral Kingdom, a Unesco World Heritage site.
The Helderberg region of Stellenbosch is nearest the ocean and lends the estate to the cooling influence of the Southerly winds. The soils contain large amounts of koffieklip with a higher percentage of clay in the subsoil, affording the wines an innate elegance and expressive fruit characteristic.
100% Vititech motherblock plant material is used on the farm – resulting in virus free vineyards and optimal growth, producing outstanding wines. Extreme attention to detail from soil preparation to bottling, through a hands-on approach secures grapes of the highest quality.
