Chenin Blanc / chardonnay / Viognier (un-WOODED)

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 Vintage: 2011
Vineyard/S: Vineyards 2, 3 (58% Chenin Blanc), Vineyard 8 (34% Chardonnay) and Vineyard 7 & 9 (8% Viognier) (Click here to see the vineyards this wine comes from)
Harvest date: 11 February 2011
Vinification: Components were harvested separate but blended shortly after fermentation. Emphasis on mouth feel but also freshness.
Maturation: Lees contact for 9 months
Analysis: Alcohol 12.5%; Residual Sugar 2.0 g/litre;
TA 5.41 g/litre; pH 3.47
Bottled: 15 November 2011
CASES produced: 862
RATINGS & Awards: Not yet submitted
Tasting notes: ‘A splash of Viognier (8%) adds alluring stone fruit and citrus blossom nuances to this Chenin Blanc (58%) Chardonnay (34%) blend, which dances gracefully and lightly on the palate. Delightful aperitif wine, or partner with light meals.’ (Cape Wine Master)
ChARDONNAY (LIGHTLY WOODED)
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 Vintage: 2011
Vineyard: Vineyards 2 & 3 (Click here to see the vineyards this wine comes from)
Harvest date: 8 February 2011
Harvest stats: Grapes harvested at 22.8 B; TA 5.49 g/litre; pH3.79
Vinification: Kept on lees for 9 months.  
Maturation: 30% new 225 litre French oak barrels for 9 months.
Analysis: Alcohol 13%; Residual Sugar 2.2 g/litre; TA 5.51g/litre; pH 3.53
Bottled: 15 November 2011
CASES produced: 371
RATINGS & AWARDS: not yet submitted
Tasting notes: ‘A delicious, medium bodied combination of ripe fruit and minerality, with good structure and verve. This wine tingles with glacé pineapple, lime & stone fruit. Partial maturation in French oak barrels adds rich leesy breadth and caramel tone. A good food partner.’(Cape Wine Master)
Chenin Blanc  (LIGHTLY WOODED)
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 Vintage: 2011
Vineyard: Vineyard 1 & 8 (Click here to see the vineyard this wine comes from)
Harvest date: 18 February 2011
Harvest stats: Grapes harvested at 24.10 B; TA 4.06; pH 4.09
Vinification: Regime with picking and sorting before fermentation. Wines kept on lees for 9 months.
Maturation: Nine months in 30% new French oak barrels.
Analysis: Alcohol 13%; Residual Sugar 2.5 g/litre;
TA 5.39 g/litre; pH 3.48
Bottled: 15 November 2011
CASES produced: 365
RATINGS & Awards: Not yet submitted
Tasting notes: ‘This delicious, medium bodied food wine, combines vibrant, racy acidity with concentrated stewed quince, honey and lime flavours. Subtle oaking imparts creamy, spicy undertones, finishing with a lingering farewell.’ (Cape Wine Master)
 

VIOGNIER  (LIGHTLY WOODED)
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 Vintage: 2011
Vineyard: Vineyard 7 & 9 (Click here to see the vineyard this wine comes from)
Harvest date: 11 February 2011
Harvest stats: Grapes harvested at 25.04 B; TA 3.82 g/litre; pH 3.81
Vinification: Kept on lees for 9 months
Maturation: Matured in 30% new French oak barrels for 9 months.
Analysis: Alcohol 13.5%; Residual Sugar 2.5 g/litre;
TA 5.39 g/litre; pH 3.48
Bottled: 15 November 2011
CASES produced: 135
RATINGS & Awards: Not yet submitted
Tasting notes:

‘Deep golden colour with rich, distinctive and complex aroma’s. Viognier’s signature ripe apricots mixed with orange blossoms. Tropical fruit flavour with creamy fouthfeel. Matured in French oak barrels for 8 months. The perfect food partner.’(Cape Wine Master)
 

Syrah / Mourvedre (WOODED)  
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 Vintage: 2009
Vineyard: Vineyards 5 & 6 (Click here to see the vineyard this wine comes from)
Harvest date: 03 March 2009
Harvest stats: Grapes harvested at:
Syrah 25.0 B; TA 4.5 g/litre; pH 3.76;
Mourvedre 24.5 B; TA 4.7; pH 3.8
Vinification: Grapes are sorted twice. First to remove leaves and sun burnt grapes. Bunches are then de-stemmed before berry sorting on vibrating table. Berries are crushed before fermentation. Fermentation is kept at around 25-28 degrees C. Great fruit that could take the 100% new oak (50% French and 50% American)
Maturation: 9 months oaking
Analysis: Alcohol 14%; Residual Sugar 2.5 g/litre;
TA 5.6 g/litre; pH 3.6
Bottled: January 2010
CASES produced: 1111
Ratings & Awards: platter 4 ½ stars Platter 2011
Silver Medal, 2010 Michelangelo International Wine Awards
Tasting notes: ‘A bold new world style duo of 75% Shiraz & 25% Mourvèdre. Rich, wild berry flavours are reined in by Mourvèdre’s savoury tone & dusty, spicy tannins from a brush of predominantly French & a touch of American oak. Robust, exuberant & youthful for enjoyment with food now and after a few years ageing’. (Cape Wine Master)

Syrah (WOODED)  Single Vineyard Wine  
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 Vintage: 2009
Vineyard: Vineyards 4 (Click here to see the vineyard this wine comes from)
Harvest date: 09 March 2009
Harvest stats: Grapes harvested at 25.8 B; TA 4.57 g/litre; pH 3.78
Vinification: Grapes are sorted twice. First to remove leaves and sun burnt grapes. Bunches are then de-stemmed before berry sorting on vibrating table. Whole berry fermented
Maturation: Matured in 225 litre French 225ml oak barrels for 13 months
Analysis:
Alcohol 14%; Residual Sugar 2.5 g/litre;
TA 5.3 g/litre; pH 3.53
Bottled: 25 June 2010
CASES produced: 397
Ratings & Awards: platter 3 ½ stars Platter 2012
Tasting notes:
Careful whole berry selection and fermentation, produces ripe. Smoky plum and black pepper flavours with a beautiful silky mouthfeel. Oaking in French barrels is deftly integrated into the wine, which is rich, structured and elegant, deserving an invitation to dinner!(Cape Wine Master)