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Val de Vie GVC 2007 Wine

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39 Grenache blanc, 36% Viognier, 25% Clairette blanche. The Grenache blanc vineyard is located in the Piekeniers Mountain range near Citrusdal, the only area with original Cape sandstone conglomerates.

The block was planted in 1994 and was left as dry land. The Viognier originates from Olyfenboom near Wellington, an area with deep red Glenrosa soils. This trellised, drip-irrigated vineyard, was established in 1996. The Clairette blanche is a 20 year old bush vine dry land vineyard in the heart of the Swartland at Lammershoek. These grapes with a near perfect analysis, create the heart and soul of the blend.

The grapes were picked optimally ripe in the early morning and chilled during the transport in a cooled container. The 25 kg lug boxes were transferred to the cooler at the Val de Vie Cellar where the grapes were chilled even further overnight. All the batches were handsorted by the team 24 hours later, after which they were crushed, destemmed and pressed.

The Viognier had on-skin maceration in the press for approximately 8 hours. The juice settled for 48 hours, after which it was racked and inoculated.

The Grenache blanc completed alcoholic fermentation in 700 litre barrels and a fraction of the Viognier in 225 litre French oak barrels.

The wines were kept on the primary lees for approximately 7 months, then blended, stabilised and bottled. It is quite weighty, with distinct floral and spicy, lime-marmalade nuances. Good acidity supports the oak well to create a wine with elegance, freshness and subtle fruit, making it very suitable to enjoy with food. A very versatile wine which can be enjoyed with West Coast oysters, shrimps and clams, as well as various antipasti dishes. My favourite is probably wild mushroom risotto, fresh porcini and white truffle oil.

Alcohol 13.41% pH 3.25 RS 2.5 g/L TA 5.8 g/L VA 0.27 g/L

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