Product Description
Somerset West, South Africa
Varieties
100% Semillon
The Vineyard
The 2018 Semillon came from Korhaan 10/11 blocks – the little bits that were left after the wildfires of 2017. We supplemented the crop with about 30% fromj Niel-Suid vineyard. This block was originally planted with the hope of providing the industry with virus free planting material. Korhaan 10 was planted in 2003 and 11 in 1993.
The Harvest
The grapes were picked on 7 March.
The Cellar
The grapes were not taken for crushing or de-stemming, but the grapes were rather whole bunch pressed for best quality juice. Fermentation took place in 225 litre French oak barrels. The wine was matured in barrel for eight months with regular lees stirrings. Bottled 16 November and total production amounted to 6142 bottles.
Alc 13.5%
Rs 3.01 g/l
Ta 6,27 g/l
pH 3.10
Aging Potential
Drink now, but will mature with great benefit if stored under proper conditions.
Awards
VERGELEGEN SEMILLON 2018
Platter – ’93- 4½ stars
VERGELEGEN SEMILLON 2017
Atkin – 94
Martin – 91
Platter – ’93 – 4½ stars
VERGELEGEN SEMILLON 2016
Atkin – 94
VERGELEGEN SEMILLON 2015
Atkin – 94
Martin – 91
VERGELEGEN SEMILLON 2014
Tanzer – 91
Atkin – 93
Martin – 90
