g.p.s. Cape south coast sauvignon blanc semillon

Pale Lemon, the aromas are lifted with pronounced notes of nettle, apple blossom, tangerine peel, khakibos, yellow pepper and some jasmine. On entry, the wine is creamy and juicy underpinned by a bracing, vivacious acidity. Flavours of green mango, lime marmalade, fresh herbs, mange tout and lemon curd circulate in the mid-palate, providing a saline, celery stick and saliva-inducing mouthfeel. The delicate spice of oak is only just there adding complexity to a focused, delineated wine. Bone dry, there is a freshness and zesty spine to this concentrated wine that finishes long and satisfying. Will keep nicely over the next 3-5 years.

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The wine stayed on its lees for around 4 months. A small number of artisanal coopers were selected, all from Burgundy and only French oak was chosen. Importantly, this wine was micro-vinified as a separate batch. Over the years we have developed an algorithm to ascertain which coopers work best and how many new and used barrels are utilised. In 2022 27% was new oak, and the remainder split evenly between 1st and 2nd fill barrels.

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Alcohol: 13.48% | pH: 3.16 | RS: 1.5 g/l