Six grape growers within the Elgin ward have joined forces to establish Elgin Vintners. The members are fortunate in that they are able to access outstanding quality grapes from within their ranks - each contributing something unique to the final product.
ORIGIN
Wine of Origin Elgin
HARVEST DATE
17 April 2007
VITICULTURE
These grapes were harvested from two blocks on Beaulieu Farm.
Clones: CS47, CS169, CS163
Trellis System: Smart Dyson Trellis system
Soil type: Oakleaf and Tukulu
WINEMAKER
The grapes were vinified by Justin Hoy in his Elgin cellar.
WINEMAKING
Harvested in mid April, these grapes were put into cold storage overnight prior to destalking. With the temperature of the grapes at about 7.5°C, the grapes, once destalked, were put into open fermenters and given a cold soak for 4 days. The grape juice was inoculated with F15 yeast and was pumped over and pushed through three times a day for 10 days, until fermentation was complete. A post fermentation maceration of a further seven days was given prior to pressing into a combination of new (10%) and used French oak 225 liter barrels for malolactic fermentation and maturation. Once MLF was complete, the barrels were racked and the wine was matured for 14 months in barrel prior to bottling on 18 August 2008.
TASTING NOTES
Vibrant, dark ruby in colour, this fruit driven, complex wine displays layers of dark berry fruit flavours and prominent cassis on the nose which follow through onto the palate with the additional intrigue of dark chocolate and spice. Seamless tannins supported by the fruit intensity have combined to create a wine that provides a satisfying and lingering mouth feel.
ANALYSIS
Alcohol
Total Acid
Residual sugar
pH
13.74 (13.5% on label)
6.9g/l
2.7g/l
3.38
PACKAGING
Claret Bottle number 438 Cork Closure
Barcode 6009 8144 3006-9 (per single bottle)
5985 liters / 1330 cases (6 x 750ml) produced
Tel: +27 (0)21 859 2779 | Fax: +27 (0)86 646 3693 | Email: elginvintner@mweb.co.za
Morningstar Farm, Oudebrug Road, Elgin, Western Cape, South Africa
