Creative Block 2 2022
87% Sauvignon Blanc / 13% Sémillon
TASTING NOTE:
Aromas of gooseberry, lime and white peach are most prominent on the nose, with subtle hints of fynbos. The palate offers blackcurrant leaves and a touch of white asparagus, ending on a long, structured mineral finish.
SERVE WITH:
Seared salmon or rainbow trout with fennel and lemon jus or steamed west coast mussel pot with creamy tarragon soup.
APPEARANCE:
Pale straw with hints of lime on the edge.
ANALYSIS:
Alc: |
13.19 % vol |
TA: |
5.9 g/L |
RS: |
3.1 g/L |
pH: |
3.42 |
WINEMAKER:
Johan Jordaan
ORIGIN:
Coastal Region
TERROIR/SOIL:
The vines are grown in a combination of Oakleaf, Clovelly and Glenrosa soils. Located just 15km from the coast, the vineyard benefits from a cooling Atlantic Ocean breeze that gives the berries a longer hang time, encouraging slow ripening. These conditions create concentrated grapes with intense flavours.
WINEMAKING:
The fruit was harvested in the early hours of the morning to retain freshness and acidity. Skin contact was limited to six hours and the free-run juice drained off to settle overnight before inoculation with carefully selected yeast strains. The fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperatures between 12° and 14°C. A small portion of the Sémillon was fermented in French oak barrels to add complexity to the wine. The wine matured for 3.5 months on the lees before bottling.
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