Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.6%
Residual Sugar 1.12 g/L
pH 3.15
Total Acidity 7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Semillon
Semillon100%
Drinking Window Up to 10 years from vintage and beyond if cellared correctly.
Region Walker Bay
Soil Clay and shale
Orientation South-East
Estate Grown Yes
Grape Clone GD1
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Stainless Steel
Maceration 2 days
Oak Aging 9 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 500L
Serving Temperature 10-12°C · 50-54°F
Production Details Grapes were hand-picked and sorted at the cellar. De-stemming and crushing was followed by two hours of skin contact. The juice was settled for 48 hours, racked and inoculated with a selected yeast strain. An 80% portion of the wine was barrel fermented and matured for nine months to add texture and complexity. The remaining component was fermented in tank at low temperatures to allow for maximum fruit and varietal expression. Production: 3 barrels.
Tasting Notes
sweet peas, lemongrass, quince, orange blossom, greenage, white lily, fynbos, oyster shell minerality, integrated acidity
Critics Ratings South African National Wine Show: Trophy Best Semillon
South African National Wine ShowTrophy Best Semillon
Platter's5 stars
Michelangelo International Wine AwardsGold
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate, R44, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa
Phone
+27 87 357 0637
Email
Owner
Penny Streeter OBE
Cellarmaster
Johann Fourie