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Olifantsberg Breedekloof Carignan 2020
£124.12
Regular Price (inc. Tax)
6 bottle(s) at £20.69 per bottle.
£94.74
Current Price (inc. Tax) Save 24%
6 bottle(s) at £15.79 per bottle.
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WIGIGHD5597920A
Olifantsberg Breedekloof Carignan 2020
WIGIG
- Grapes Carignan 100%
- Country South Africa
- Region: Western Cape Breedekloof
- Abv 13.5 %
- Body Value: C (A is light, E is full-bodied)
- Residual Sugar: 2.9
- Contains Sulphites: Yes
- Vegetarian/Vegan: Yes/Yes
- Milk/Eggs: No/No
- Organic: No
- Biodynamic: No
- Case size 6 / 75cl
- Winemaker Elizma Visser
- Closure Diam
- A complex expression of Carignan with notes of cured meat, spice, bay leaves, and aniseed leading to dried cranberry and pomegranate flavours. Fresh on entry, with vibrant tannins and an elegant finish. The 2020 vintage experienced higher rainfall than the previous three years of drought, which helped to replenish the soil’s water reserves. Spring was characterised by high weather fluctuations, resulting in fewer, looser, uneven bunches and smaller berries. The vintage tells the tale of two seasons: firstly, good weather conditions and great analysis until February, and secondly, very challenging, cold, rainy weather in March, which resulted in slow ripening.
This wine was made with 100% whole-berry fermentation with an additional 10 to 20% of whole-bunch fruit. The grapes were fermented with natural yeasts in French oak casks at temperatures of 24 to 28°C. Fermentation took place with skin contact for 10 to 14 days, and during the vinification, only two gentle pump-overs took place per day. The wine was basket pressed directly into 100% French seasoned oak barrels of between 225 and 2,000 litres, where malolactic conversion occurred. The wine was matured for 12 months; the different-sized barrels imparted extra complexity and layers.
A complex expression of Carignan with notes of cured meat, spice, bay leaves and aniseed leading to dried cranberry and pomegranate flavours. Fresh on entry, with vibrant tannins and an elegant fin.
| Price | £103.43 |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Bottles Per Case | 6 |
| Bottle Size | 75 |
| 2 cases 10% off | No |
| Winery | The vineyard is located on the slopes of the Olifantsberg Mountain Range, where it endures vast diurnal temperature differences and strong winds. The grapes for this wine are from 100% bush vines grown on soils with a high percentage of shale and quartz. This farm's rockiest vineyard is planted 350 meters above sea level. The vines are densely planted and endure a very dry and tough microclimate due to the high amount of rocks in the soil. The combination of rocky soils and high-density planting results in competition between the vines and, in turn, deeper root systems. The deep root systems enable the vine to develop a good buffer during drought. The rocky soils also add more stress, so the vines deliver tiny berries with concentrated fruit, a good body, and fresh acidity. |
| Keywords | Olifantsberg Breedekloof Carignan 2020 |
| On Sale | £78.95 |
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