The fruit comes from a cool climate single vineyard on the Debos farm, at the foothills of the Babylonstoren mountain in the Upper Hemel en Aarde Valley, Hermanus. Approximately 4km from the Atlantic Ocean. The vines grow on Cartref soils – a mixture of decomposed granite, sandstone and quartz. 

The vineyards are sustainably, and dryland farmed. The vines are guyot-trellised and planted in a high-density fashion with 6667 vines per hectare. 

Fruit is handpicked and pressed in whole bunches. Aided by gentle pump overs, fermentation is spontaneous and completes gradually over two months in old 225 and 300 litre oak barrels. The wine then matures for 16 months in barrel, followed by 12 months of bottle ageing. This wine is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.

The nose shows pithy lemon and lime peel, with limestone minerality and subtle hints of oak. The palate displays excellent varietal purity with a linear, mineral structure balanced by ripe lemon, melon and stone fruit. A long finish with lingering citrus fruit.

ANALYSIS: ALC 12.96% | RS 2.1g/L | pH 3.50 | TA 5.7 g/L