The Vineyard
Name
In Greek mythology nymphs are nature spirits that appear as beautiful
young women, and personify the creative activities of nature such as being
associated with a live-giving spring or water source. Today nymphs refer to
maidens or young women who are ready for marriage. This wine leans towards an
elegant cool-climate feminine style.
Origin Walker Bay
Soil Type All varieties planted to Arenaceous shale of the Bokkeveld series
Aspect North and North West
Trellising System Vertical Shoot Positioning (Perold)
Age of Vines Average of 11 years
Vines per hectare 5500
Average Yield 4 – 5 tons/ha (26 – 33 hl/ha)
Production 3260 cases of 6 x 750ml bottles
Climate
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.
