Nose
On the nose there is a cocktail of tropical fruit flavours just like pawpaw, pineapple and banana combined with acacia honey and chamomile.
Palate
Mineral, sweet, mellow mouth feel with a pleasantly lingering lime and mandarin taste.
Growing Conditions
Rainfall and temperatures over the winter were average. Spring was mild and rainy in the early part of the season, while there was no rainfall from late April through May. The rain between June and July helped to ensure a good water reserve and allowed the vines to develop even earlier than usual. A very hot, dry August, helped by cool September nights, completed the ripening of the grapes.
Harvest
The Sauvignon Blanc, which was harvested earlier than usual, had rich aromas and good acidity and PH balance.
Winemaking
Fermentation occurs in steel tanks, at about 12°C. The very sweet must is fermented slowly for 25-30 days, to avoid loosing any of its fresh, sweet, fruity accents.
Aging
6 months of bottle ageing
Appearance
Brilliant amber yellow.
