Product Description
Varieties
100% Bukettraube
The Vineyard
With a cool continental climate, diverse soil types, unpolluted air and free-flowing
crystal-clear waters.
Facing: South west
Soil types: Glenrosa and Sandstone
Age: Average years of blocks 17 years. 1.94 ha – 26 years and 4.81 ha – 9 years
Planted: 6.75 ha
Yield per hectare: 9 t/ha
Trellised: Extended 6 wire Perold
Irrigation: Supplementary
Clone: BT5A (NIWW) on Ramsey
The Harvest
Harvest date: 26 February – 10 March 2020
Grapes are hand harvested early morning at 22.5-24.0 balling.
The Cellar
The winemaking processing is done in reductive conditions with the use of dry ice and carbon dioxide gas. Grapes crushed at 8°C with approximately 8 hours plus skin contact before a light pressing. Two days of juice settling followed by racking and addition of commercial yeast. Fermentation is at 14°C for approximately 4 – 5 days. The fermentation is stopped leaving a natural residual sugar of 19.5g/l, classified as semi-sweet aromatic white.
Alcohol 12.5 % vol
Sugar 19.5 g/l
TA 7.8 g/l
pH 3.2
Aging Potential
2 – 5 years
Awards
Platter’s SA Wine Guide ’20 : 3.5 stars – 2019 vintage
Platter’s SA Wine Guide ’19 : 3.5 stars – 2018 vintage
SA Women’s Wine & Spirits Awards ’18 : Gold – 2018 vintage
Winemag ’18 – Alternative Varieties Report : 89 points – 2017 vintage
Platter’s Wine Guide ’18 : 3.5 stars – 2017 vintage
Tim Atkin ’17 : 89 points – 2017 vintage
Stephen Tanzer – USA ’17 : 89 points – 2016 vintage
Platters SA Wine Guide ’16 : 3.5 stars – 2015 vintage
Wine Spectator Review ’16 : 87 points – 2014 vintage
Michelangelo Wine Awards ’15 : Gold – 2014 vintage
Tim Atkin ’15 : 90 points – 2014 vintage
Sommelier Wine Awards ’15 : Silver – 2014 vintage
Platter’s SA Wine Guide ’15 : 3 stars – 2014 vintage
Robert Parker ’14 : 89 points – 2013 vintage
Tim Atkin ’14 : 90 points – 2013 vintage
Michelangelo Wine Awards ’13 : Silver – 2013 vintage
Veritas ’12 : Silver – 2012 vintage
Veritas ’11 : Silver – 2011 vintage
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