Nose
The exciting nose shows definite aromas of stone fruit such as dried peach and apricot, with intriguing herbal notes of san-tolina and thyme, rounding off the bouquet. With a little more aeration you will find noticeable hints of gooseberry, grape-fruit, dried grass and wet rock.
Palate
The everlasting ripe fruit is underlined by bright acidity, creating a round, balanced mouth feel and long finish.
Growing Conditions
The distinct vineyards of Double River and Smith-Cerne are revealed in this elegant representation of our best-loved white.
Harvest
These two varietals are picked at different times at optimum ripeness to bring balance and harmony into your glass.
Winemaking
The Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc fermented slowly un-der controlled, low temperatures in stainless steel, to preserve bright and crisp fruit characteristics in the wine. A significant amount of Semillon fermented and aged gracefully in neutral French oak, enhancing the bouquet and contributing to a more powerful, yet tasteful mouth feel. These barrels were blended back with the expressive and lively wines in the stainless steel tanks and provided great body and weight in this cuvée. All winemaking techniques were carefully executed, to prevent oxidation and optimizing the vivid fruit-forward nuances of these two varietals.
Food Pairing
The structure of this wine allows it to be enjoyed by itself on the patio with the perfect view, but it will be even better when paired with seared scallops, crab cakes, prawn ravioli or roasted chicken with tarragon.
