R193.00
Semillon from the cool climate Elgin Valley has layers of complex fruit top notes of citrus, apples, pears and green papaya. The bees wax and lanoline texture balances the fresh acidity to provide a wine of harmony and balance from entry to finish on the palate.
Both cluster and berry sorting commence prior to being partially crushed. The mash is pressed in a pneumatic bag press where both free run and pressed fractions are treated oxidatively with minimal chemical additive intervention. The juice is cold settled for two days and then decanted to neutral 225L French casks. Spontaneous fermentation at about 15°C lasts for 18 to 20 days. The wine goes
through partial secondary malolactic fermentation and matures for 8 months. Once the wine completes maturation, the casks are decanted into a tank for light filtration prior to bottling.
ANALYSIS: ALC 12.5% | TA 5.8 g/l | RS 2.4 g/l | pH 3.19
Semillon is planted in Graves in Bordeaux (generally blended with Sauvignon Blanc), Hunter Valley in Australia, USA, Chile and Argentina. In 1820, 90% of the vineyards in South Africa were planted as “Groendruif” (green grape) which is the local name for Semillon. It is an easy vine to grow, with minimal interference from pests and fungal issues. It is thin skinned and ripens relatively early. It is lighter-bodied than other white wines and its versatility lends itself to fermentation and maturation in barrel, stainless steel, concrete eggs or amphorae.
Producer | Catherine Marshall |
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