Zorgvliet Simone 2022
R270,00
This wine shows citrus on the nose with hints of lemongrass. The palate is crisp on the entry with nuances of marmalade. The texture is focused yet creamy.
The Simone’ is a wine made to reflect the unique characters of the Banghoek valley. The waxy texture and complexity of Semillon, paired with the vibrancy and freshness of Sauvignon Blanc, is a blend made in heaven. On the nose you are greeted with aromas of lemon curd, citrus blossom, and green apple. This is followed by freshly cut herbs, and then some savouriness. The entry on the palate is elegant, building to a saline and mineral midpalate. The texture is focused and slightly drying. Moderate acidity, coupled with waxy creaminess leads to a lengthy and lingering finish.
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In the cellar
Grapes were harvested by hand pressed directly into 500L French oak barrels after some skin contact. Some grapes were added to the ferment. Fermentation commenced spontaneously. The leese was frequently stirred up during barrel aging. Blending took place after 9 months, after which the composed blend was aged in tank for another 4 months. The wine was bottled after a total of 13 months.
Barrel composition: Old 500L and 600L French oak barrels.
In the vineyard
The vineyards are in the Banghoek Valley, Stellenbosch. Elevation is 300-500m above sea level and is mostly southerly facing. This provides for moderate temperatures resulting in late but slow ripening of fruit. The soils are made up of leached, decomposed granite and sandstone. Gravel in the upper layers provides for good drainage in wet seasons and clay in the subsoil provides moisture retention in dry ones. Vineyards are trained on a 7-wire hedge and cane pruned by hand. Average yield is 8-10tons/ha.
2022 harvest see an increase in yields from 2021. A very wet Spring preceding the harvest, with heavy rainfall at the end of October and end of November This affected evenness of red cultivar flowering and veraison. White cultivars retained natural acid in the juice well. A cool December with some rains over Christmas. In general, a cool and dry Jan - March - optimal weather for picking. A slightly later ripening.
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Ageing
13 months
Cultivar
52% Semillon; 48% Sauvignon Blanc
