| Vintage: |
2003 |
| Origin: |
Groenekloof Ward, Darling Hills |
| Age of vines: |
9 - 16 years.
Average 11 years. |
| Clone: |
Multi clonal planting on R99. |
| Harvest date: |
3rd February 2003 - 20th Ferbruary 2003 |
| Yield: |
6.5 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 2003 |
| Analysis: |
Alcohol: 13.5 Vol%
Residual sugar: 3.5 g/Litre
Total Acid: 7.2 g/ Litre
pH: 3.25 |
| Tasting: |
Predominant flavours are those of tropical fruit with herbaceous overtones, whilst the overall impression is of elegance and delicacy with a long flavoursome finish. |
| 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. |