| SOURCE: |
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This 2004 Semillon was produced from single vineyard 15 year old vines sourced from a farm in the Franschhoek valley. |
| WEATHER: |
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The summer was dry with a small amount of rain. The conditions were ideal for developing good fruit flavours and aromas. |
| HARVESTING: |
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The grapes were hand harvested in the coolness of early morning on 22nd and 23rd February. |
| VINIFICATION: |
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The bunches were gently pressed to release a crisp, clear juice and this cold settled for two days. The juice was racked to fermentation tanks and fermented to dryness over 12 days. Approximately 5% of the wine was aged in French oak barrels. The wine was racked off the lees and a small percentage of Sauvignon Blanc blended with it before being cold stabilised, filtered then bottled. |
| TASTING NOTES: |
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This delicious full bodied wine has a greenish yellow straw colour. The flavours and aromas have layers of citrus fruit and green apple. The oak has imparted a nutty richness which adds complexity and depth. The palate is crisp and dry with the added Sauvignon Blanc imparting a fresh tropical fruitiness. The finish is long, elegant and crisp. |
| FOOD ACCOMPANIMENT: |
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Semillon is best enjoyed chilled as an aperitif at any time of the day. It can be partnered with a wide range of foods or snacks. |
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It is released ready to drink and will continue to develop in the bottle |
| TECHNICAL ANAYSIS: |
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pH 3.35 Alcohol 13.5%
(At bottling) Total acid 6.0gpl Residual Sugar Dry |
| PRODUCTION: |
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280 x 12 bottle cases 140 x 6 bottle cases |
| WINEMAKER: |
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Nikey van Zyl |
