Details
Bright pale gold with youthful green flashes. Attractive tropical fruit, ripe peach, zesty citrus and floral fragrances with discreet vanilla spice overtures. Lush full bodied entry with ample fruit intensity well balanced by racy acidity and a pleasing long and fresh aftertaste.
IN THE VINEYARD
Age of vines: From youngest 3 year old vineyards to mature 25 year old sites.
Climate: Cool growing season with extended sunlight for long slow ripening.
Soils: GIS studies were done on each location for optimal varietal placement.
Trellis: Combination of bush vines and trellised.
THE HARVEST
Varietes were harvested separately by hand in January and February at an average ripeness of 25º B. The yield was between 7-8 tons/ha.
IN THE CELLAR
Each variety was handled separately and fermented in French oak with partial malolactic fermentation in barrel. 50% new oak and 50% second fill. Varietals were blended together and aged in oak for a further 11 months.
AGEING POTENTIAL
This wine is full bodied and generous already promising interesting secondary characteristics on up to 5 years bottle maturation.
Additional Information
| Type | White Wine |
|---|---|
| John Platter Ratings | 4 stars |
| Winery / Producer | Bellingham |
| Winemaker | Niël Groenewald & Mario Damon |
| Body | Full Bodied |
| Maturity | Ready, but will improve |
| Grape Variety | White Blend |
| Vintage | 2008 |
| Bottle Size | Bottle 75cl |
| Alcohol (ABV) | 14.5% |
| pH | 3.35 |
| Acidity | 6.56 g/l |
| Residual Sugar | 7 g/l |
