Blake's Tourmaline 2020
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Description
Lovely straw colour with notes of peach and apricot on the nose unveiling various fruit layers. Rich butterscotch with nutty notes on the taste.The acidity of the Chardonnay balances out the aromatic characteristics of the Viognier. A perfectly, harmoniously balanced wine with oak, fruit and acidity - these adds to the mouthfeel and lingering after taste.
The Tourmaline was the Trophy winner at the Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Competition in 2022 for the best white blend.
Awards
Trophy Michelangelo International Wine and Spirits
4 stars Platter's South African Wine Guide
Gold Gilbert & Gaillard Medals
Certifications
Alcohol
13.0%
Analytical data
dry
Vinification
Chenin Blanc is fermented in an Amphora clay pot and this gives the blend more texture. The Chardonnay and Viognier is wood fermented in new French Oak barrels and all of these helps with the mouth feel.