The Yellowwood Organic White
This organic blend of 56% Chenin blanc / 44% Viognier is named after the indigenous yellowwood tree standing tall in the heart of Spier’s Werf (farmyard).
APPEARANCE: Pale gold with a lemon rind rim.
TASTING NOTE:
Aromas of white peach, pear and litchi with subtle notes of spice and citrus fruit are complemented by a crisp lingering finish.
SERVE WITH:
Enjoy with pork chops, Asian-flavoured dishes or seafood.
WINEMAKER: Tania Kleintjes
ORIGIN: Coastal region
ANALYSIS:
Alc: | 13.58 %vol | TA: | 5.8 g/L | |
RS: | 3.9 g/L | pH: | 3.46 | |
TSO2: | 88 mg/L |
TERROIR:
Organically grown grapes from Stellenbosch and Paarl. The differences in altitude, aspect, solar radiation and wind exposure result in significant meso-climate differences. This, coupled with variations in soil, created this complex wine with its unique character and style.
WINEMAKING:
The Chenin and Viognier grapes were hand-harvested in the morning in 8kg lug boxes. The grapes were cooled at the cellar before hand-sorting. A low-intervention approach was used throughout the winemaking process. The juice was fermented in a combination of stainless-steel tanks and French oak barrels, with 100% of the Viognier component in French oak barrels. The wine spent 4 months on its gross lees to enhance its structure before bottling.
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