Lomond Pincushion Sauvignon Blanc - 750mlLomond wines was established in July 2004 as a joint venture between Distell and Lomond properties. Lomond, in the Gansbaai area, is situated in the valley of the Uilenkraal river and located at a most southerly latitude - 34 degrees celsius 34 south. It is one of only a handful of wine farms within the Cape Agulhas appellation of origin. The farm falls within the Winkler zone 2, with relatively little variation in day-night temperatures throughout the year. Located about 8km from the sea, it is kept cool by the south-westerly and south-easterly winds during the summer months. The prevailing cool temperatures mean that vineyards ripen several weeks later than their Stellenbosch counterparts, with harvesting taking place towards march. Altitudes vary, with some blocks around 50m above sea level, while others are located around 100m above sea level, with an unhindered exposure to the sea. However, even the lowest-lying vineyards still benefit from the cool maritime winds. The farm consists of 1000ha, 120ha of which are planted with vines. The main grape varieties are Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Shiraz, Semillon, Nouvelle, Cabernet Sauvignon,Ppinot Noir and Viognier. Lomond's geological formations are unique. The soils are mostly of sandstone and shale origins with the intrusion of granite in sections creating lean, gravelly soils. This marked diversity of soil types combined with the valley location allow for the production of superb 'single-vineyard' wines from individual vineyard blocks. Lomond is a member of both the walker bay fynbos conservancy and the Biodiversity and Wine Initiative (BWI), which rewards producers for sustainable wine-growing practices. This wine is named after the pincushion protea (Leucospermum patersonii) which grows prolifically on the farm. Vineyards (viticulturist: Wayne Gabb) The grapes were sourced from a single vineyard on the farm. The vines are trellised on a 5-wire hedge system and pest and disease control is undertaken according to IPW rules and standards. Winemaking (winemaker: Kobus Gerber) The grapes were harvested by hand at 22,5 degrees celsius to 23 degrees celsius balling and handled reductively. The juice was cold-fermented at 13 degrees celsius to 15 degrees celsius to preserve the natural grape flavours. The wine was left on the lees for eight weeks before being racked. Wine Maker's Comments:- Colour: Brilliantly clear with green tinges- Bouquet: Delicate aromas of citrus, pineapple and a mix of tropical fruit's- Taste: Elegant palate with a fresh acidity that balances out the intense fruit flavours- Food Pairing: Excellent enjoyed on it's own or served with fresh green salads, seafood such as fresh oysters, and white meat dishesChemical Analysis:- Alcohol: 14.21% by volume - Residual sugar: 1.69 g-l - Total acidity: 6.84 g-l - pH: 3.23
Features:
- Weight: 1.3kg
What's in the box
6 x 750ml Pincushion 2016
