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Bellingham 'Whole Bunch Grenache Blanc Viognier' 2017
80% Grenache , 20% Viognier
Origin: Wine of Origin Coastal Region from vineyards in Agter-Paarl
and Voor-Paardeberg - Paarl
In the Vineyard: The Viognier comes from 14 year old vines whilst
the Grenache vineyard is 9 years old with weathered granite and
shale soils dominant. Vines are trellised with one bunch per shoot.
Balance between growth and production is meticulous with low yields
between 7 and 9 tons per hectare. Hand harvested at an average
ripeness of 24°B.
In the Cellar: Whole bunch pressed to respect the delicate skin and
capture the best quality juice with good minerality and acidity. The
Grenache was fermented in 20% new, 40% second fill and 40%
third fill balance in unwooded barrels for 5 months, with lees contact.
Both components were wild fermented. Blended with tank fermented
Viognier and prepared for bottling.
Winemaker Tasting Notes: Richly textured and opulent with
beautifully woven integration between the fresh green apple, fleshy
peach and stone fruit from Grenache and citrus blossom, pear drop
and intriguing spice from Viognier. A very well balanced and bold
wine with multi-layered intricacy and richness that lends itself to best
enjoyment with well matched meals like veal Parmigiano, softshell
crab with beurre blanc or roast quail with nut stuffing.