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La Vierge,Hemel-en-Aarde ValleyCase of 4* Platter Original Sin 2017 Sauvignon (R83.17 per Bottle, 6 Bottles)

R499

Retail: R680
Not for sale to persons under the age of 18
About

This offering produced from shy-bearing vineyards that are situated on Babylon Farm in the Ward of Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, Walker Bay. The wine, a clear and true reflection of the potential of the unique soils and maritime site situated in the hills above Hermanus, is released a year after vintage as a prime example of slow-developing cool-climate Sauvignon Blanc.

Product Features
  • 6 Bottles
  • Vintage: 2017
  • Alcohol by volume 14.23%
  • Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
  • pH 3.49
  • Volatile Acid 0.41 g/L
  • Residual Sugar 2.0 g/L
  • Varietal and Origin Hemel – en - Aarde Ridge Sauvignon Blanc 88%
  • Hemel - en - Aarde Ridge Semillon 12 %
  • Soil Type Planted to Argillaceous Shale of the Bokkeveld Series
  • Aspect South and South East
  • Trellising System Vertical Shoot Positioning (Perold)
  • Age of Vines 8 - 10 years

Climate

These Walker Bay vineyards of Hemel- en - Aarde Ridge are situated within close proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. The maritime climate is more temperate in
style, where parallel mountain ranges channel the southerly sea breezes through the appellation during the summer. These winds, in turn, bring regular sea mists and
overcast conditions to the valley and with it more even temperatures. The average temperature is 19° C and rainfall, approximately, 750mm per year.
Harvest details: All grapes were harvested by hand in cool early morning temperatures. Picked in three batches, through early to mid-March in order to achieve
a more complex wine profile. Earlier picking to capture the perfumed green fruit profile and the later portion to ensure complexity on the palate.

Technical Notes

These batches of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon grapes are harvested early in the morning and then de-stemmed and crushed at cold
temperatures using dry ice to prevent oxidation of the must and to preserve flavours and aromas. The skins are pressed lightly and the juice left to settle for a period of 48
hours at 5° C. The Sauvignon is fermented in stainless steel tanks and is maintained at temperatures between 12-16° C until the wine is dry. The Semillon is fermented in
small French Oak barrels until dry and left on the gross lees until final blending, filtration and bottling.

Styling

The profile of this wine is based on the vines planted on a variation of Shale and Clay-based soils and the wine, therefore, expresses the broad richness of the clay on the palate and aromatic tropical fruit and mineral character on the nose. Using a blend of yeasts and the intrigue achieved with the portion of Semillon, it shows concentrated tropical melon and pear drop, with a hint of lemongrass character and a full mineral follow through on the palate.

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