Spring Flowers, lemon zest and pineapple juice on the nose.
Follows on to the palate, with a lovely pithy texture.
Long crisp finish.
Vintage: 2025
Winery / Producer: Sanniesrust
Grape Variety(ies): Grenache Blanc
Wine of Origin: Paarl
Soil Type: Rocky weathered Granite
Climate: Coastal Mediterranean
Sustainability & Farming Practices:
Made from conventionally grown grapes
Alcohol Percentage: 13.13 %
Total Acidity (TA): 5.1 g/L g/L
Residual Sugar (RS): 2 g/L g/L
pH Level: 3.45
Process:
Grapes were harvested by hand. The best 50% of the bunches
were hand selected and whole bunch fermented in egg shaped
fermenter. Wine was left on the skins and stems for four weeks
after fermentation. The other 50 % was destemmed and pressed
using a basket press, the juice was settled overnight, racked and
fermented naturally.
Fermentation Style:
Wild ferment
Aging Method:
After wild ferment and four-week maceration the wine was
pressed and matured in two 3rd fill 225-liter French oak barrels
for 4 months. Filtered then bottled under cork to allow for
slow maturation in bottle.
Aging Duration: 4 months
Pairs wonderfully with a range of dishes that highlight freshness and texture. It complements Mediterranean cuisine like grilled fish with lemon and herbs, roasted chicken with fennel, or vegetable paella.
Serving Temperature: 12
Decanting Recommended: No