8 Rows Sauvignon Blanc Magnum – 1.5 Litre

Description

A special edition of the iconic Eight Rows – the first made by Thys Louw after joining his father Tienie on Diemersdal. The fledgling young winemaker was only given access to eight rows of vines within a premium Sauvignon Blanc vineyard.  Quality of fruit and the talent of the winemaker led to a captivating wine still made from those first eight rows.

Winemaker’s notes:

An intense Sauvignon Blanc with concentrated aromas on the nose that follows through on the palate.  The wine shows a strong core of minerality with a flinty elegance on the nose with a rounded mouth-feel with nectarine and kiwi, and balanced acidity on the finish.  A seamless wine where all the components are in perfect balance.

Oenology:

The grapes were night harvested at 23.5°B, crushed and de-stemmed reductively. Skin contact of 24 hours was given where after the juice was pressed and settled for 36 hours. Fermentation took place over three weeks at temperature controlled to 12-14°C.

Maturation:

Post fermentation lees contact of 18 months, resulting in a more refined, complex version of the original, with elegant minerality, nectarine and kiwi notes and a fresh, balanced finish.

Food suggestions:

Pan-seared tuna or fresh salmon with a fennel and olive oil dressing.