Sakkie Mouton Full on Misfit White Blend 2021
Vineyards
The 2021 Full on Misfit white blend is a wine from 4 different vineyards, located between 15 and 25 kilometres from the Atlantic Ocean. The vineyards stretch from Vredendal to Koekenaap. These Vineyards were planted between 1986 and 2017 on Sandstone and silt soils.
Winemaking and Maturation
Grapes were picked early in the morning to preserve freshness, cooled overnight and crushed the next morning.
All the grapes were picked and whole bunch pressed separately before being spontaneously fermented and aged in 500 litre barrels. After 9 months in barrel, with regular battonage, the final blend was made up and left for another month in blended form to settle.
Bottled with the addition of a little sulphur, unfined and unfiltered.
Tasting Notes
Floral, lime, yellow fruits , minerals, Kelp. On the mouth there is an intense sensation of saltiness with hints of lime and grapefruit coming through.
Technical Details
Alc. 12% 1.9 RS | 7.6 TA | 3.24 pH
55% Colombard, 21% Chenin Blanc, 19% Palomino and 5 % Chenel.
