Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc100%
Drinking Window 2024-2029
Region Western Cape
Soil Deep decomposed shale & sandstone soils
Elevation 320.0 meters
Orientation East/Southeast Facing
Sites Greyton, Elgin, Stanford fruit blend
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Concrete Egg
Oak Details 5% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak5%
Oak Types neutral oak, concrete egg
Barrel Size 500 litre barrels & 1500 litre concrete egg tanks
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details Barrel fermentation and extended lees contact in oxidative style. 70% fermented and aged in 500 litre neutral barrels, 30% in 1500 litre concrete egg tanks. 5% new oak, 5% skin contact. Grapes sourced from Lismore Greyton vineyards (East/Southeast facing, 320m elevation), Elgin and Stanford vineyards.
Certifications Sustainable farming practices
Tasting Notes
Nose: grapefruit, nettle, elderflower
Palate: grapefruit, nettle, elderflower, savoury, umami
Food Pairing scallops with salsa verde, Asian-fusion dishes
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 95 pts
Tim Atkin95 pts
Tim Atkin - Drinking Window2024-29
Producer Information
Website
Address
R406, Lismore Road, Greyton, 7233, South Africa
Phone
+27 28 254 9848
Email
Owner
Samantha O'Keefe
Cellarmaster
Samantha O'Keefe