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Olifantsberg Soul of the Mountain The Bull Breedekloof 2018
£163.24
Current Price (inc. Tax)
6 bottle(s) at £27.21 per bottle.
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HD5598118A
Olifantsberg Soul of the Mountain The Bull Breedekloof 2018
- Country- South Africa
- Region- Western Cape
- Grape Varieties- Syrah 42%, Carignan 22%, Mourvèdre 20%, Grenache 16%
- Alcohol by volume- 14%
- BodyValue: C (A is light, E is full-bodied)
Residual Sugar: 2.3
Contains Sulphites: Yes
Vegetarian/Vegan: Yes/Yes
Milk/Eggs: No/No
Organic: No
Biodynamic: No - Case size 6 / 75cl
- Producer- Olifantsberg
- A wild red blend with notes of sage, spicy bramble, and red berry fruit leads to an engaging palate with good fruit definition and intensity, bright acidity, and layered tannins. Olifantsberg is passionate about producing authentic wines with a true sense of place, which reflects the unique location of their vineyard. The focus is on sustainable farming and winemaking practices, resulting in limited intervention in the vineyard and cellar.
- Awards
94 Pts, Tim Atkin MW, 2023
Long, gentle extractions took place in open top fermenters, with on average 30% whole bunch components. Each parcel was fermented separately. Pump overs as well as punch downs were used depending on the degree of extraction desired. Each component was matured in seasoned 500 and 300- litre barrels for seven months and the blend was compiled, followed by a further six months maturation prior to bottling. 8- 10% new French oak was used.
A wild red blend with notes of sage, spicy bramble and red berry fruit leads to an engaging palate with good fruit definition and intensity, bright acidity and layered tannins.
| Price | £136.03 |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| 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 vividly depicts rocky, mineral-rich soils, steep slopes, wind-swept vines, fragrant fynbos, and sun-caressed, succulent fruit. The vines 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 perfectly balances 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. |
| Keywords | Olifantsberg, Soul, Mountain, Bull |
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