The profile of this wine is based on the vines planted on a variation of Shale and Clay based soils and the wine therefore expresses the broad richness of the clay on the palate and aromatic tropical fruit and mineral character on the nose. The Semillon shows white floral notes and pear drop, with a hint of lemon grass character and a full mineral follow through on the palate.
All grapes were harvested by hand in cool early morning temperatures. The grapes were picked at varying stages of ripeness throughout early to mid-March in order to achieve a more complex wine profile.
These batches of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon grapes are harvested separately and left overnight in a cold-room to ensure that the fruit is cold at the time of destemming. The skins are pressed lightly, and the juice left to settle for a period of 48 hours at 10° C. The Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon are spontaneously fermented separately in stainless steel tanks and maintained at temperatures between 12-18° C until the wine is dry. After fermentation, the wines are racked off the gross lees and blended. Thereafter the wines are left on the fine lees for six months before filtration and bottling occurs.
These batches of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon grapes are harvested separately and left overnight in a cold-room to ensure that the fruit is cold at the time of destemming. The skins are pressed lightly, and the juice left to settle for a period of 48 hours at 10° C. The Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon are spontaneously fermented separately in stainless steel tanks and maintained at temperatures between 12-18° C until the wine is dry. After fermentation, the wines are racked off the gross lees and blended. Thereafter the wines are left on the fine lees for six months before filtration and bottling occurs.
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