Description
Tasting Notes
Aroma Profile
Layers of blackcurrant and dark cherry unfold with touches of spice, cedar and subtle mineral notes. The palate is polished and balanced, with fine tannins and a fresh line of acidity, offering both elegance now and the promise of graceful ageing.
Terroir
Rooted in the oldest viticulture soil in the world, it is made up of decomposed granite on the lower slopes of the Helderberg Mountain. This vineyard enjoyed the refreshingly cool breezes from False Bay (Atlantic Ocean) during the day and cool air at night flowing down the mountain, resulting in even ripening of the berries and good natural acidity. The macro climate is maritime, with cold wet winters and sunny warm summers, with the Helderberg Ward being the coolest in the Stellenbosch region.
Viticulture
The vineyards are meticulously cared for by hand and the crop is reduced to ensure maximum quality. Biodynamic & Organic practices are followed and therefore no herbicides or chemical sprays were used in the production of these grapes.
Vinification
This wine is made naturally and in a biodynamic way by not making use of any commercial yeasts, enzymes or fining agents. It is further not filtered or cold stabilized and may therefore in time show harmless sediment. The wine was matured for 36 months in French oak barrels, with 10% new oak and the balance in 2nd, 3rd and 4th fill barrels. With proper cellaring, this wine will improve and continue to reward over the next 15 years.
Origin
Stellenbosch
Winemaker – Jasper Raats
Alc: 13,5% ; RS: 1,5 g/l ; TA: 6,3 g/l ; pH: 3,53
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