Original Sin Sauvignon Blanc

These batches of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon grapes are harvested early in the morning and then de-stemmed and crushed at cold temperatures using dry ice to prevent oxidation of the must and to preserve flavors and aromas. The skins are pressed lightly, and the juice left to settle for a period of 48 hours at 10° C. The Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon are fermented separately in stainless steel tanks and is maintained at temperatures between 12-18° C until the wine is dry. After fermentation, the wines are racked off the gross lees and blended.

These Walker Bay vineyards of Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge are situated within close proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. The maritime climate being more temperate in style, where parallel mountain ranges channel the southerly sea breezes through the appellation during the summer. These winds in turn bring regular sea mists and overcast conditions to the valley and with it more even temperatures. The average temperature is 19° C and rainfall, approximately, 750mm per year. All grapes were harvested by hand in cool early morning temperatures. The grapes were picked at varying stages of ripeness throughout early to mid-March in order to achieve a more complex wine profile.

The wines are left on the fine lees for six months before filtration and bottling occurs.