Spier Creative Block 2 - 2022

87% Sauvignon Blanc / 13% Sémillon

TASTING NOTE:

Aromas of gooseberry, lime and white peach are most prominent on the nose; with subtle hints of fynbos. The palate offers blackcurrant leaf and a touch of white asparagus, ending on a long and structured mineral finish.

SERVE WITH:

Seared salmon or rainbow trout with fennel and lemon jus or steamed west coast mussel pot with creamy tarragon soup.

APPEARANCE:

Pale straw with hints of lime on the edge.

ANALYSIS:

Alc: 13.19% vol RS: 3.1g/L

WINEMAKER:

Johan Jordaan

ORIGIN:

TA: 5.9g/L pH: 3.42

Coastal Region (Cape Town, Stellenbosch and Darling).

TERROIR/SOIL:

The vines are grown in a combination of Oakleaf, Clovelly and Glenrosa soils. Located just 15km from the coast, the vineyard benefits from a cooling Atlantic Ocean breeze that gives the berries a longer hang time, encouraging slow ripening. These conditions create concentrated grapes with intense flavours.

WINEMAKING:

The fruit was harvest in the early hours of the morning to retain freshness and acidity. Skin contact was limited to six hours and the free-run juice drained off to settle overnight before inoculation with carefully selected yeast strains. The fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperatures between 12° and 14°C. A small portion of the Sémillon was fermented in French oak barrels to add complexity to the wine. The wine matured for 3.5 months on the lees before bottling.