Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.7%
Residual Sugar 3.3 g/L
pH 3.3
Total Acidity 7.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc100%
Region Durbanville
Soil Decomposed granite, High clay content
Brix at Harvest 23.5°
Vine Age 29 years
Maceration 0.33 days
Lees Aging 5 months
Production Details This legendary wine is the first made by Thys Louw after joining father Tienie on the Diemersdal. The fledgling young winemaker was only given access to eight rows of vines within a premium Sauvignon Blanc vineyard. Quality of fruit and the talent of the winemaker led to a captivating wine that has today become the stuff of legend, still made from those first eight rows. The grapes were night harvested at 23.5ºB, crushed and de-stemmed reductively. Skin contact of 8 hours, pressed and settled for 36 hours. Racked and inoculated with selected yeast, Vin7. 3 weeks alcoholic fermentation temperature controlled at 14 - 16ºC. Post fermentation lees contact of 5 months to enhance mouth feel and concentration. Minimum intervention during the winemaking process.
Tasting Notes
Nose: concentrated aromas, minerality, flinty elegance
Palate: rounded mouthfeel, nectarine, kiwi, balanced acidity
Food Pairing pan-seared tuna, fresh salmon with a fennel and olive oil dressing
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Koeberg Road, Durbanville, Cape Town, 7550, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0) 21 976 3361
Email
Owner
Thys Louw
Cellarmaster
Thys Louw