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Olifantsberg Grenache Blanc 2021
R279.00
Elizma’s words: “Our Grenache blanc is grown as high-density (6600/ha) echalas vines on clay-shale rich soils with a high component of quartz rock. These staked vines create a totally different micro- climate than traditional bush vine Grenache blanc. Lower temperatures within the echalas vine ensure a higher acidity and a different aromatic complexity. The bunches are less sun exposed when the day temperature reaches its maximum, longer hanging time to stagger our pickings. Our vineyard is planted at 450m above sea level on the slope of the Olifantsberg. Our soil elevates the complexity of this wine.
The complexity of this wine lies in the collection of 6 different pickings within the single vineyard. Retaining natural acidity early on and building fruit complexity along the way. The grapes are whole bunch pressed for gentle extraction. Juice is settled over night in stainless steel tanks. During racking enough fine lees is added to the clear juice to ensure enough texture in the finished wine. Natural fermentation further enhances the complexity. The early pick ferments in foudre. A combination of 300- and 500-liter barrels are used for the following pickings. The final pick will ferment in concrete. A small percentage of whole bunch ferment and partial skin ferment is added to the final wine. Maturation for 10 months on the gross lees.”
Corlien’s note: Opulent aromas of quince and orange rind with a slightly oily note. The wine has a remarkable clean freshness with a friendly grip on the finish.
ANALYSIS: pH: 3.17 | TA: 5.5g/l | RS: 2.1g/l | Alc.: 13.6%
5 in stock
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| Producer | Olifantsberg |
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