Original Sin Sauvignon Blanc 2023
R140.00 – R756.00
Blend Information
Sauvignon Blanc 85% & Semillon 15% and the Origin to Walker Bay
Tasting Notes
The profile of this wine is based on the vines planted on a variation of Shale and Clay based soils and the wine therefore expresses the broad richness of the clay on the palate and aromatic tropical fruit and mineral character on the nose. The Semillon shows white floral notes and pear drop, with a hint of lemon grass character and a full mineral follow through on the palate.
Additional information
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The Vineyard
This offering produced from vineyards that are situated on Babylon Farm in the Ward of Hemel–en-Aarde Ridge, WalkerBay. The wine, a clear and true reflection of the potential of the unique soils and maritime site situated in the hills above Hermanus, is released a year after vintage as a prime example of slow-developing cool-climate Sauvignon Blanc.
The Name
The road to heaven is paved with a zillion temptations as Adam and Eve discovered when they had been tempted by the serpent to eat from the forbidden fruit. In Hemel-en-Aarde, Chardonnay is the rage. We had sinned by planting Sauvignon Blanc, but we did so knowing that it would bring us infinite knowledge about this cool-climate grape variety. And in it you get the opportunity to taste the forbidden fruit of the Hemel-en-Aarde area.
The Climate
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.
The Harvest
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.
Technical Notes
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 flavours andaromas.Theskinsarepressedlightly,andthejuicelefttosettleforaperiodof48 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. Thereafter the wines are left on the fine lees for six months before filtration and bottling occurs.
