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| chardonnay
/ Chenin Blanc / Viognier (un-WOODED) |
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Vintage: |
2009 |
| Vineyard: |
Vineyards 2, 3 (59% Chardonnay
), Vineyard 8 (39% Chenin Blanc) and Vineyard 9 (2% Viognier) (Click
here to see the vineyards this wine comes from) |
| Harvest
date: |
11 February 2009 |
| Harvest stats: |
Grapes harvested at:
Chardonnay 23.3 B; TA 5.6 g/litre; pH 3.54;
Chenin Blanc 20.4 B; TA 8. g/litre; pH 3.26
Viognier 25.0 B; TA 5.05 g/litre; pH 3.65 |
| Vinification: |
Components were harvested
separate but blended shortly after fermentation. Emphasis,
again, on mouth feel but also freshness. |
| Maturation: |
Lees contact for 9 months |
| Analysis: |
Alcohol 13.5%; Residual Sugar
1.8 g/litre;
TA 5.9 g/litre; pH 3.22 |
| Bottled: |
07 December
2009 |
| CASES produced: |
780 |
| RATINGS & Awards: |
Not yet submitted |
| Tasting
notes: |
‘A splash of Viognier
(2%) adds alluring stone fruit and citrus blossom nuances
to this Chardonnay (59%), Chenin Blanc (39%) blend, which
dances gracefully and lightly on the palate. Delightful
aperitif wine, or partner with light meals.’(Cape
Wine Master) |
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| ChARDONNAY (LIGHTLY
WOODED) |
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Vintage: |
2008 |
| Vineyard: |
Vineyards
2 & 3 (Click here to see
the vineyards this wine comes from) |
| Harvest date: |
2 February 2008 |
| Harvest stats: |
Grapes harvested at 24.2
B; TA 6.2 g/litre; pH 3.56 |
| Vinification: |
Lees contact for 5 months. |
| Maturation: |
Maturation in 225 litre
French oak barrels for 5 months |
| Analysis: |
Alcohol 13.5%; Residual Sugar
1.9 g/litre; TA 6.8 g/litre; pH 3.29 |
| Bottled: |
August
2008 |
| CASES produced: |
244 |
| RATINGS & AWARDS: |
 (out
of 5 stars = very good, Platter 2009) |
| Tasting notes: |
‘A delicious, medium
bodied combination of ripe fruit and minerality, with
good structure and verve. This wine tingles with glacé pineapple,
lime & stone fruit. Five months in French oak barrels
adds rich leesy breadth and caramel tone. A good food
partner.’(Cape Wine Master) |
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| Chenin
Blanc (WOODED) Single
Vineyard Wine |
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Vintage: |
2009 |
| Vineyard: |
Vineyard 1 (Click
here to see the vineyard this wine comes from) |
| Harvest date: |
11 February 2009 |
| Harvest
stats: |
Grapes harvested at 24.4
B; TA 3.73; pH 3.56 |
| Vinification: |
Regime with picking and sorting
before fermentation. After settling wine was taken to
new 255 litre French oak barrels and kept on lees for
9 months. |
| Maturation: |
Nine months in 225 litre
French oak barrels. |
| Analysis: |
Alcohol 13.5%; Residual Sugar
2.1 g/litre;
TA 5.6 g/litre; pH 3.23 |
| Bottled: |
7 December
2009 |
| CASES produced: |
226 |
| RATINGS & Awards: |
Not yet submitted |
| Tasting notes: |
‘This delicious,
medium bodied food wine, combines vibrant, racy acidity
with concentrated stewed quince, honey and lime flavours.
Subtle oaking imparts creamy, spicy undertones, finishing
with a lingering farewell.’ (Cape Wine Master) |
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Syrah
/ Mourvedre (WOODED) Single
Vineyard Wine
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Vintage: |
2009 |
| Vineyard: |
Vineyards
5 & 6 (Click here to
see the vineyard this wine comes from) |
| Harvest date: |
03 March 2009 |
| Harvest stats: |
Grapes harvested at:
Syrah 25.0 B; TA 4.5 g/litre; pH 3.76;
Mourvedre 24.5 B; TA 4.7; pH 3.8 |
| Vinification: |
Grapes are sorted twice.
First to remove leaves and sun burnt grapes. Bunches
are then de-stemmed before berry sorting on vibrating
table. Berries are crushed before fermentation. Fermentation
is kept at around 25-28 degrees C. Great fruit that could
take the 100% new oak (50% French and 50% American) |
| Maturation: |
9 months oaking |
| Analysis: |
Alcohol 14%; Residual Sugar
2.5 g/litre;
TA 5.6 g/litre; pH 3.6 |
| Bottled: |
January
2010 |
| CASES produced: |
1111 |
| Ratings & Awards: |
Not yet submitted |
| Tasting notes: |
‘A bold new world
style duo of 75% Shiraz & 25% Mourvèdre. Rich,
wild berry flavours are reined in by Mourvèdre’s
savoury tone & dusty, spicy tannins from a brush
of predominantly French & a touch of American oak.
Robust, exuberant & youthful for enjoyment with food
now and after a few years ageing’. (Cape Wine Master) |
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Syrah (WOODED) Single
Vineyard Wine
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Vintage: |
2008 |
| Vineyard: |
Vineyards
4 (Click here to see the vineyard
this wine comes from) |
| Harvest
date: |
06 March 2008 |
| Harvest
stats: |
Grapes harvested at 27.2
B; TA 3.7 g/litre; pH 4.02 |
| Vinification: |
Grapes are sorted twice.
First to remove leaves and sun burnt grapes. Bunches
are then de-stemmed before berry sorting on vibrating
table. Whole berry fermented |
| Maturation: |
Matured in 225 litre French
225ml oak barrels for 12 months |
Analysis:
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Alcohol 14%; Residual Sugar
4.2 g/litre;
TA 5.1 g/litre; pH 3.68 |
| Bottled: |
25 June
2009 |
| CASES produced: |
408 |
| Ratings & Awards: |
Not yet submitted |
Tasting notes:
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Careful whole berry selection
and fermentation, produces ripe. Smoky plum and black
pepper flavours with a beautiful silky mouthfeel. Oaking
in French barrels is deftly integrated into the wine,
which is rich, structured and elegant, deserving an invitation
to dinner! |
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