Production / Vinification Methods Low production of 6 ton/ha from unirrigated bushvines. Grapesare hand harvested at optimum ripeness, as determined bytasting. Extended skin contact is given to extract maximumflavours before pressing. Fermented at low temperatures to retainmaximum fruit flavours.
Soil / Viticulture practices The cultivar is grown on a variety of soil types in the Malmesburyregion, but mainly shale and oakleaf.
Climate The Swartland falls within the coastal winter rainfall area. Warmsummers, moderated by cool Atlantic breezes. Annual rainfall:400mm.TastingFull upfront tropical flavours with underlying supporting greenpepper and vegetative flavours. Acid is clean and fresh on palatewith lingering fruity after taste.
Official Analysis Alc: 12.88 TA: 7.1 RS: 1.2 pH: 3.35