| Vintage: |
2006 |
| Origin: |
Groenekloof Ward, Darling Hills |
| Age of vines: |
8 - 18 Years;
Average 12 years |
| Clone: |
Multi clonal planting on R110. |
| Harvest date: |
30th January 2006 - 23rd February 2006 |
| Yield: |
5.8 tons/ha or 35 hl/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. |
| Bottled: |
Bottled in June 2006. |
| Analysis: |
Alcohol 13.5%;
Residual sugar 1.5 g/litre;
TA 6.8 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. |
