Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 3.8 g/L
pH 3.3
Total Acidity 6.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc100%
Region Western Cape
Soil Deep decomposed shale
Elevation 320.0 meters
Orientation East/Southeast
Sites 30% Greyton estate fruit, 70% Western Cape fruit including Helderberg and Elgin
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Egg Shape Tanks
Barrel Size 600 litre barrels
Production Details Barrel fermentation and extended lees contact contribute to this full bodied, elegant and well balanced wine. The wine is approached and made in an oxidative style. Older 600 litre barrels were used for the fermentation and maturation, bringing forward richness, intense fruit and complexity. 15% of the production was fermented in 600 litre egg shape tanks. In both the barrels and the eggs, extended lees contact contribute further to the rounder mouth feel and creaminess of this elegantly textured wine. The bracing acidity that is customary in new world Sauvignons has been brought into balance with a carefully chosen pick date and the barrel and egg fermentation and maturation. A full bodied, balanced wine was the goal.
Tasting Notes
Nose: passion flower, fynbos, granadilla, guava, gooseberry
Palate: green fig, minerality
Food Pairing scallops with a salsa verde, asian-fusion dishes
Producer Information
Website
Address
R406, Lismore Road, Greyton, 7233, South Africa
Phone
+27 28 254 9848
Email
Owner
Samantha O'Keefe
Cellarmaster
Samantha O'Keefe