The Tin Mine White 2023 (case of 6)
R990.00
Complex aromatics of apricot, peach and quince with floral perfume; opens to lime and a subtle creaminess on the palate with well-integrated oak and a mineral finish.
ABOUT THIS WINE
| Wine Style: | Fragrant and dry |
| When to Enjoy: | On its own or with a meal |
| How to Serve: | Chilled |
| Our meal suggestions: | Delicious with grilled fish, crayfish, or poultry dishes |
| The wine itself: | Complex aromatics of apricot, peach and quince with floral perfume; opens to lime and a subtle creaminess on the palate with well-integrated oak and a mineral finish. |
| What about the grapes? | Chenin Blanc 55% / Chardonnay 17% / Roussanne 13% / Semillon 13 %/ Viognier 2% |
| And the vineyards (terroir): | The vineyards for the Tin Mine White mostly come from our Zevenwacht property on the Polkadraai Hills ward of Stellenbosch. The soils are decomposed granite with varying amount of structure and clay in the subsoils and the slopes are South to South West facing with altitudes between 200-350m. A small portion of Chenin comes from our Banghoek property. |
| How was it made: | The grapes were harvested at 22 – 23,5 ºBrix depending on varietal and site. After whole bunch pressing, the juice was settled and racked to a combination of 500l French Oak barrels with 15% in Concrete Eggs for fermentation. The wine spent 8 months ageing on the lees for a richer mouth feel and underwent partial malolactic fermentation. |
| Should this wine age / mature: | The wine has the potential to age for 3-5 years and will gain more complexity and richness over time. |
| Technical Facts: | Grape Origin: Stellenbosch Wine Varieties: Chenin, Chardonnay, Roussanne, Semillon, Viognier Body: Medium Barrel Treatment: 8 months, 15% New French oak |
| Alc: 13.67% pH: 3.46 Acid: 5.8 g/l Rs: 1.7 g/l |