All grapes are handpicked during the early morning hours and then cooled overnight in a temperature - controlled room at 5 °C. All the grapes are then crushed, destemmed and transferred to a stainless steel fermenter, where all stems are removed to prevent the forming of green flavours. This is followed by a three day cold soak at 9 °C, covered with a CO2 blanket. Fermentation takes place in closed - top stainless steel fermenters. The wine is inoculated with BM45 and D21 yeast. Extraction is obtained by regular pump overs. After fermentation is completed the wine is left on the skins for another seven days and then pressed into 30% new Allier French oak barrels.

Country South Africa