Les Citadelles du Vin 2013 - Silver
International Wine Challenge 2013 - Gold & Trophy
Concours Mondial Bruxelles 2013 - Gold
Decanter World Wine Awards 2013 - Silver
Sélections Mondiales des Vins Canada 2013 - Gold
Type
Dry white wine
Origin
Coastal Region
Grape Variety
100% Semillon
Description
Made from some of the oldest vineyards in South Africa, planted in 1906 on deep alluvial soils, these vines now yield grapes with complex characteristics that produce wines with aromas of wild honey, nougat and nectarine and savory flavors of vanilla and lime with a long nutty finish. This wine can be enjoyed with Asian dishes and seafood.
Winemaker's note
The grapes are hand sorted, then gently destemmed before pressing. Cool fermentation with selected aromatic yeasts. After fermentation in French 225 liter barrels for 6 weeks, the wine is aged on lees in a temperature controlled cellar in stainless steel tanks for a further 3 months. The wine is approachable now, but can be matured for another 3-5 years for further complexity.
Launched in 2012.