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Olifantsberg Soul of the Mountain The Matriarch Breedekloof 2019
£163.25
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6 bottle(s) at £27.21 per bottle.
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AHD5598019A
Olifantsberg Soul of the Mountain The Matriarch Breedekloof 2019
- Country- South Africa
- Region- Western Cape
- Grape Varieties- Roussanne 72%, Grenache Blanc 20%, Chenin Blanc 8%
- Alcohol by volume- 13.5%
- Dry/Sweet value: 1 (1 is dry, 7 is very sweet)
Residual Sugar: 3
Contains Sulphites: Yes
Vegetarian/Vegan: Yes/Yes
Milk/Eggs: No/No
Organic: No
Biodynamic: No - Case size 6 / 75cl
- Producer- Olifantsberg
- Alluring aromas of citrus peel and white blossom are layered with delicious waxy characters and spice, through to a textured palate beautifully balanced by a tangy freshness and a savory finish.
- Awards
94 Pts, Tim Atkin MW, 2023
The complexity in this wine came from the combination of seven different vineyard sites. Within each site, pickings were staggered between two to six times, with natural acidity being retained early on and complexity building throughout the ripening stages. Overnight settling took place after whole bunch pressing. A small component of a skincontact ferment took place on the Grenache Blanc, while the Roussanne was whole bunch fermented in egg-shaped fermenters. All components matured on their lees to increase texture and no stirring took place. The blend was compiled after each
component had matured separately for seven months in oak, then the blend spent a further three months in oak foudres. 8% new French oak.
Alluring aromas of citrus peel and white blossom are layered with delicious waxy characters and spice, through to a textured palate beautifully balanced by a tangy freshness and a savoury finish.
| Country | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Bottles Per Case | 6 |
| Bottle Size | 75 |
| 2 cases 10% off | No |
| Winery | A deeper dive into the terroir, this wine represents the culmination of all the signature Olifantsberg traits. It evokes a vivid picture of rocky, mineral-rich soils, steep slopes, wind-swept vines, fragrant fynbos, and sun-caressed, succulent fruit. The vines, which were planted between 2006 and 2014, are grown in the estate Echelas vineyard; these staked vines create a completely different micro-climate to the trellised vineyards. Lower temperatures within the micro-climate ensure higher acidity and a more aromatic profile. The vines grow on shale, schist, and sandstone-based soils with an underlying clay layer, which offers the perfect balance between water drainage and retention. This fine balance, along with the mineral-rich composition of the soils is reflected in the elegance and complexity of the fruit they deliver. |
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