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Longridge Jasper Raats Olindo Verdelho 2022
R315.00
This artistic interpretation of Verdelho is crafted from a single registered vineyard rooted in the oldest viticultural soil in the world, made up of decomposed granite clay, situated on the lower slopes of the Helderberg Mountain. Every afternoon at around 17:00 a beautiful shadowy figure of a mountain nymph appears against cliffs of the Helderberg, extending her arms with a gift to the world, hence the reason we chose this label to reflect the image naturally found against our beloved mountain. This vineyard enjoyed the refreshingly cool breezes from False Bay during the day and cool night air flowing down from the mountain, resulting in even ripening of the berries and good natural acidity.
An organic and minimum interference approach is taken in the vineyards to get a true reflection of the unique terroir. No fungicides, pesticides or herbicides are used, and biodynamic practices are followed.
Corlien’s tasting notes: “Gentle perfumed aromas and a touch of green melon, ending in a fresh yet rounded mineral finish.”
6 in stock
Description
Jasper has established himself as one of the most talented winemakers in South Africa and first gained prominence for wines he created in New Zealand. In 2003, he started working as viticulturist and winemaker at New Zealand’s Clos Henri in the Marlborough region, developing a new vineyard and making wine for French Company, Henri Bourgeois. During this period, he also started Koru Wines, which became one of New Zealand’s top and most expensive wines.
His international experience includes working in Burgundy, Pouilly Fume, Sancerre and in Napa and Sonoma under Pierre Seillan, the genial French creator of Vérité Wines.
Additional Information
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