| Vintage: |
2001 |
| Origin: |
Groenekloof Ward, Darling Hills |
| Age of vines: |
7 - 14 years.
Average 10 years. |
| Clone: |
Multi clonal planting on R99. |
| Harvest date: |
4th February 2001 - 21st February 2001. |
| Yield: |
5.7 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: |
5th June 2001 |
| Analysis: |
Alcohol 13.5 Vol percent
Residual sugar 2.4 g/litre
TA 6.3 g/litre
pH 3.26 |
| 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. |
