EA
Description
Notes of quince, sweet pineapple, persimmon and star fruit are apparent on the nose, with hints of pear and passion fruit. The palate is fresh and vibrant, showing flavours of lemon zest and apple. The wine has well-integrated acid, good structure and a nice long finish. The wine can be enjoyed now or until 2023.
Certifications
Alcohol
13.0%
Analytical data
dry
Vineyard
Vines are grown on the Polkadraai Hills on very poor soil however, climate in the area produce very high quality grapes because we are close to the ocean. We have the afternoon ocean breeze that cools everything down in the summer heat.
Vinification
The grapes are whole nunched sorted and destemmed and then undergo natural fermentation in stainless steel tanks.
After 3 months of aging on the lees, the final wine is blended and bottled.
Maturation
After three months of aging on the lees, the final wine is blended and bottled.