TASTING NOTE
This layered wine shows aromas of white, fleshy peaches, pineapple and
mango with hints of minerality, lime, oak and roasted almonds. The fresh and
textured palate is supported by a linear acidity that enhances the mineral and
concentrated finish
PRODUCER
KWV is one of South Africa's leading wine and spirit producers, with an
impressive international reputation and history. Its new owners brought in a
winemaking team led by Wim Truter. With its 72 growers in every region of
the Western Cape, it has unrivalled access to all of South Africa's wine regions,
and they champion both South African classics and off-beat varieties as well as
employ innovative methods such as producing sulphur-free wines using honey
bush and Rooibos tea bark. KWV is amongst the Top 50 World's Most admired
wine brands as per the Drinks International 2019 report.
VINIFICATION
Smaller pockets of grapes specifically selected from different vineyard sites
were hand-harvested before being crushed and de-stemmed. Overnight
settling of the juice was followed by carefully racking to the fermentation tank.
100% of the blend was fermented in barrel of which 58% was an indigenous
yeast strain to enhance the texture and mouth-feel of the wine. 42% was
fermented with a specially selected commercial yeast strain to enhance fruit,
freshness, minerality and overall complexity. The wine was leE on extended lees
contact for 280 days after fermentation and stirred regularly during this period.
Rich, style and crystallised fruit
You Might Also Enjoy
Explore More
FROM STABLES TO TABLES
Drinking Buddies!
