Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc100%
Region Walker Bay
Soil Stony, Clay-rich shale
Elevation 110.0 meters
Vine Age 20 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Tank
Pressing Method Basket Press
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Malolactic Fermentation 25%
Lees Aging 6 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 228-litre
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Grapes are sourced from the Ignis vineyard in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, from 20-year-old Sauvignon Blanc vines on low-vigour soils. Viticulture is uncertified organic. Winemaking is hands-off: basket pressed, fermented with natural yeasts mostly in neutral 228-litre French oak with a small part in tank, then rested on lees for 6 months. A quarter of the wine completes full malolactic fermentation and it is bottled without fining or filtration.
Tasting Notes
brilliant, zippy, concentrated, textural depth, freshness
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Address
PO Box 431, Hermanus, 7200, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 880 0000
Email
Owner
Ben Henshaw (Indigo Wine) and Hannes Storm (Storm Wines)
Cellarmaster
Hannes Storm