Creative Block 2
Coveted by connoisseurs and critics alike, this blend of 85% Sauvignon Blanc and 15% Sémillon is a masterpiece that turns heads wherever it appears. Lusciously textured tropical, fynbos and asparagus flavours are overlaid upon a canvas of mouthwatering minerality.
TASTING NOTE:
Tropical notes of gooseberry, lime and white peach. Subtle hints of fynbos and a touch of white asparagus deliver depth. The palate is young and leads to a long and structured mineral finish.
SERVE WITH:
Butter-roasted free-range chicken with seasoned goat cheese under the skin, or battered SASSI-friendly fish nuggets with anchovy mayonnaise.
APPEARANCE:
Pale straw in colour with hints of lime on the edge.
ANALYSIS:
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Alc: |
13.42 % vol |
TA: |
6.3 g/L |
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RS: |
2.3 g/L |
pH: |
3.38 |
WINEMAKER:
Jacques Erasmus
ORIGIN:
Coastal Region
TERROIR / SOIL:
Oakleaf, Clovelly and Glenrosa soils approximately 16 km from the cool Atlantic Ocean.
VINEYARD AND CLIMATE CONDITIONS:
Four different vineyards planted at an altitude between 204 and 295 metres above sea level.
All the vineyards are farmed dryland and have a naturally low yield. The ocean breeze moderates the heat, giving the berries a longer hanging time on the vine. These conditions create concentrated grapes with intense flavours.
WINEMAKING:
Grapes were hand-harvested early in the morning in 10kg lug boxes and pre-cooled before hand-sorting, destemming and crushing. Skin contact was limited to six hours and the free-run juice drained off to settle overnight before inoculation with a selected yeast strain. The fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperatures between 12° and 14°C. A small portion of the Sémillon fermented in French oak barrels to add complexity to the wine. The wine matured for six months on the lees before bottling.
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