| Vintage: |
2004 |
| Origin: |
Groenekloof Ward, Darling Hills |
| Age of vines: |
10-16 years
Average 11 years |
| Clone: |
Multi clonal planting on R99 & R110. |
| Harvest date: |
4th February 2004 - 22nd February 2004 |
| Yield: |
4.0 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 2004 |
| Analysis: |
Alcohol 13.5 Vol%
Residual sugar 1.5 g/litre
Total Acid 7.0 g/litre
pH 3.35 |
| 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. |
