| Vintage: |
2002 |
| Origin: |
Groenekloof Ward, Darling Hills |
| Age of vines: |
8 – 15 years. Average 10 years.
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| Clone: |
Multi clonal planting on R99. |
| Harvest date: |
1st February 2002 – 22nd February 2002. |
| Yield: |
6.0 tons/ha |
| Fermentation: |
The juice was handled reductively and left to settle for 3 days after which it was racked and inoculated to ferment at low temperatures. Left on the lees for 3 months before blending and bottling. |
| Bottling: |
June 2002 |
| Analysis: |
Alcohol 13.5 Vol%; Residual sugar 2.5 g/ℓ; Total Acid 7.2 g/ℓ; pH 3.25
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| Tasting note: |
Predominant flavours are those of tropical fruit with herbaceous overtones, whilst the overall impression is of elegance and delicacy with a long flavoursome finish. |
