Description
WINE OF ORIGIN: HEMEL-EN-AARDE VALLEY
Winemaker’s Notes:
Historically, the Shiraz grapes utilized in this blend were sourced from a neighbouring grower – therefore still Hemel-en-Aarde Valley in origin, but not an Estate wine. Our own Shiraz vineyard, planted in 2015, produced a stunning crop in 2018 and is happily included in this wine. Healthy ripening was brought on by moderately warm days and mostly dry conditions. The few intermittent rain showers, not uncommon in February, were welcomed in assisting the vineyards over the finish line.
Once each vineyard is picked, cooled, sorted and transferred to various fermentation vessels, fermentation is activated by the addition of a yeast culture. In this case, originating from an organic Stellenbosch vineyard, offering expression and individuality to each parcel. After spending a minimum of two weeks on skins, each batch was pressed and transferred to French oak, 24% of which were new. Following nearly a year in barrel, a final blend was reached via numerous representative tasting samples. This blend was transferred to tank and bottled following a two-month resting period.
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