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Swartland Winery Limited Release Roussanne 2020
£93.18
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6 bottle(s) at £15.53 per bottle.
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SKU
ZHD5602220A
Swartland Winery Limited Release Roussanne 2020
- Grapes Roussanne 100%
- Country South Africa
- Region: Western Cape Swartland
- Abv 13.5 %
- Case size 6 / 75cl
- Winemaker Marius Prins
- Closure Screwcap
- A full-bodied Rousanne bursting with bright citrus and melon notes layered with stone fruit flavors over a creamy palate and with a delicious, zesty aftertaste.
The Swartland name originates from a description of the indigenous "renosterbos" or rhino bush, which appears to turn black, ("Swart" in Afrikaans), during the summer months. This hot, dry climate has an average temperature range of 25°C to 35°C and an annual rainfall of 450 mm and 600mm, but the altitude of these vineyards creates a cool oasis in this arid landscape. Minimal intervention and environmentally friendly farming practices are paramount. 80% of the vineyards are small bush vines with an average yield of six tonnes per hectare; the quality of fruit is exceptional.
The fruit was harvested from a single vineyard at optimal phenolic ripeness. The grapes were crushed and the juice was fermented in second and third fill French oak barrels. The wine was left on the lees for 60 days, adding texture and complexity to the palate; it was then racked and transferred back to the barrels for further aging for six months, before being filtered and bottled.
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