Cape Winemakers Guild

Flagstone Month of Sundays 2005

The Weisser Riesling (Swartberg, Oudshoorn) and Sauvignon Blanc (Elim) were handled very reductively. The Sauvignon Blanc had 12 hours of cold maceration before pressing. Both were tank fermented and kept on the lees to just before bottling. The Chardonnay (Helderberg) and Morio Muscat (Swartberg, Oudtshoorn) were cold soaked for 6 hours. They fermented in barrel for 3 months before blending and bottling. Tasting Note: Delicate pears, lemon meringue, linden blossom, terpenes and a slight noble character on the nose. Crisp, penetrating mouthfeel, delivered with a lingering finish.

Winemaker: Bruce Jack – Re…

Price raised per case

  • 6 x 750ml or equivalent
  • Highest: R 950.00
  • Lowest: R 550.00
  • Average: R 794.00

Packaging

  • Bottle Size 750ml
  • Case Size: 6 x 750ml
  • Cases Produced: 90
  • Cases Auctioned 50

Analysis

  • Alc: 13.76 vol%
  • RS: 3.00 g/l
  • TA: 5.71 g/l
  • pH: 3.39

Other ArticlesView all articles >

In order to take part in these Auctions, you will need to follow three simple steps before bidding.