Royal Nymphomane

All grapes varieties were harvested separately by hand enjoying cool early morning temperatures. After overnight cold storage they were de-stemmed and crushed into red ferment tanks. Cold maceration occurred for 3 days. The wine was then fermented under controlled temperatures until dry. The skins were then lightly pressed.

The varieties are grown in the Hemel en Aarde Ridge and Valley, in close proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. The climate is “temperate” in style, where the southerly maritime winds blow through the appellations during the summer. These winds in turn bring regular sea mists and overcast conditions to the vineyards and with it more even temperatures. The average summer temperature is 19° C and rainfall, approximately, 750mm per year.

The wine racked into a selection of French Oak Barriques (25% new barrels) for 12 months ageing and maturation. Whereafter the wine was blended and aged for a further 12 months in third fill barrels and bottled.