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Spioenkop Wines 1900 Queen Manthatisi Elgin 2018
£126.22
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6 bottle(s) at £21.04 per bottle.
£110.16
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6 bottle(s) at £18.36 per bottle.
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AHD5607118A
Spioenkop Wines 1900 Queen Manthatisi Elgin 2018
- Grapes Sauvignon Blanc 70%, Riesling 23%, Chenin Blanc 7%
- Country South Africa
- Region: Western Cape Elgin
- Abv 13.5 %
- Dry/Sweet value: 1 (1 is dry, 7 is very sweet)
Residual Sugar: 3.5
Contains Sulphites: Yes
Vegetarian/Vegan: Yes/Yes
Milk/Eggs: No/No
Organic: No
Biodynamic: No - Case size 6 / 75cl
- Winemaker Koen Roose
- Closure Diam
- Ripe peach, citrus and grapefruit notes are layered with nuances of almond, wet stone and a touch of anise, textured and elegant with a long, saline finish. Precise and fresh, this wine has notes of ripe peach, citrus, and grapefruit layered with nuances of almond, wet stone, and a touch of anise. Harmoniously balanced, the tropical fruit is accented by a lovely earthy savouriness, which leads to a crisp, fresh finish.
This wine is named after the legendary Queen Manthatisi of the Batlokwa tribe, a formidable military leader in the 1820s. The grapes were cooled overnight to 10°C, de-stemmed and slightly crushed. The skins were slowly pressed in a stainless steel basket press before spontaneous fermentation took place with wild yeasts. The Sauvignon Blanc component was 100% barrel-fermented, while the Chenin Blanc and Riesling varieties were vinified in stainless steel. The Sauvignon Blanc spent nine months on the fine lees in barrel; the Chenin Blanc was aged in barrel, while the Riesling was aged in stainless steel tanks to fine tune the blend.
Precise and fresh, with notes of ripe peach, citrus and grapefruit layered with nuances of almond, wet stone and a touch of anise. Harmoniously balanced, the tropical fruit is accented by a lovely earthy savouriness, through to a crisp, fresh finish.
| Country | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Bottles Per Case | 6 |
| Bottle Size | 75 |
| 2 cases 10% off | No |
| Winery | Elgin Valley is surrounded by mountains, which creates a cool microclimate, resulting in temperatures 3°C degrees lower on average than surrounding areas. The valley funnels cooling sea breezes from the Atlantic, which is just seven miles away. The vineyard is situated between 250 to 300 metres above sea level and has a south-east to easterly aspect to optimise sun exposure. The soils are clay mixed with iron-rich ferricreet cobbles and shale. The clay soils retain exactly the amount of water needed; while the steep slopes and rocky top soils guarantee sufficient drainage. These nutrient-poor soils, combined with a dry farming policy, impart intensity and character to the wine. Planted on steep terraces, the vines have an average age of 11 years and are Lyre and cordon-trained. Hand-harvesting takes place in small, 18-kilogram crates. |
| On Sale | £91.80 |
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