Technical Analysis
With the DMZ range, DeMorgenzon aim to produce classic, elegant, well-balanced wines that over-deliver in terms of quality for price.
Tasting note
The wine has a pale green hue and show notes of nettle and currant leaf on
the bouquet. This follows on the palate and gives way to a textured mid palate with granitic freshness on the finish.
Vintage conditions
A cool Spring led to a later than usual bud break that was about 2- 3 week later than the previous season. The cool weather did cause some issues with uneven, budding in Chardonnay however, this was resolved with very late pruning. The cool Spring was interspersed with fairly regular rain showers which meant the soil moisture content remained healthy further into the season and by in large the canopies were healthy. The regular rain fall did keep the viticultural team on their toes as the disease pressure was higher than normal however, meticulous planning and careful canopy management meant that the harvest arrived with very healthy fruit.
Vinification details
Grapes were gently de-stemmed and lightly pressed, and the juice treated carefully with minimal exposure to oxygen. It was cold settled overnight without the use of enzymes, then inoculated with selected yeasts, to preserve fruit flavours during fermentation. A long cool fermentation was followed by extended time on the lees with periodic lees stirring to ensure texture and flavour marriage.
Technical Analysis
With the DMZ range, DeMorgenzon aim to produce classic, elegant, well-balanced wines that over-deliver in terms of quality for price.
Tasting note
Pale green in appearance, the wine displays complex herbal aromas with lifted fruit notes of lime and kiwi fruit. Flavours of ripe grapefruit and mint are supported by fine, chalky texture, providing the palate with delicious length.
Vintage conditions
A cold, wet winter preceding the 2021 growing season resulted in delayed budburst and a similarly delayed harvest. Flavour development peaked early resulting in full-flavoured, ripe styled Sauvignon Blancs with healthy levels of natural acidity this year.
Vinification details
Grapes were gently de-stemmed and lightly pressed, and the juice was treated carefully with minimal exposure to oxygen. It was cold settled overnight without the use of enzymes, then inoculated with selected yeasts, to preserve fruit flavours during fermentation. A long cool fermentation was followed by extended time on the lees with periodic lees stirring to ensure texture and flavour marriage.
AWARDS
Tim Atkin MW: 90 pts
Technical Analysis
With the DMZ range, DeMorgenzon aim to produce classic, elegant, well-balanced wines that over-deliver in terms of quality for price.
Tasting note
Pale green in appearance, the wine displays complex herbal aromas with lifted fruit notes of lime and kiwi fruit. Flavours of ripe grapefruit and mint are supported by fine, chalky texture, providing the palate with delicious length.
Vintage conditions
A cold, wet winter preceding the 2021 growing season resulted in delayed budburst and a similarly delayed harvest. Flavour development peaked early resulting in full-flavoured, ripe styled Sauvignon Blancs with healthy levels of natural acidity this year.
Vinification details
Grapes were gently de-stemmed and lightly pressed, and the juice was treated carefully with minimal exposure to oxygen. It was cold settled overnight without the use of enzymes, then inoculated with selected yeasts, to preserve fruit flavours during fermentation. A long cool fermentation was followed by extended time on the lees with periodic lees stirring to ensure texture and flavour marriage.
Technical Analysis
With the DMZ range, DeMorgenzon aim to produce classic, elegant, well-balanced wines that over-deliver in terms of quality for price.
Tasting note
Pale green in appearance, the wine displays complex herbal aromas with lifted fruit notes of lime and kiwi fruit. Flavours of ripe grapefruit and mint are supported by fine, chalky texture, providing the palate with delicious length.
Vintage conditions
On the back of a cold and wet winter, the 2020 growing season began very early, with homogenous budburst and even shoot growth. Summer was relatively mild, without the heatwaves often experienced in the Cape. The resultant crop retained high levels of natural acidity and abundant concentration of flavour. Particularly exceptional are the white wines of 2020, whilst the reds display early promise thanks to intense colour and tannin concentration.
Vinification details
Grapes were gently de-stemmed and lightly pressed, and the juice was treated carefully with minimal exposure to oxygen. It was cold settled overnight without the use of enzymes, then inoculated with selected yeasts, to preserve fruit flavours during fermentation. A long cool fermentation was followed by extended time on the lees with periodic lees stirring to ensure texture and flavour marriage.
Technical Analysis
With the DMZ range, DeMorgenzon aim to produce classic, elegant, well-balanced wines that over-deliver in terms of quality for price.
Tasting note
This wine has a pale, bright gold colour with green reflections. Upfront aromas of passion fruit and citrus greet the nose following through to a rich palate yielding ripe fruit flavours with a nettle edge. A brisk acidity and stony minerality give natural freshness and length.
Vintage conditions
2019 was a cooler vintage than the previous hot and dry years. Whilst the vineyards benefited from decent winter rainfall there were some latent stress effects from the previous year’s drought conditions, resulting in some uneven budding. Careful harvesting was necessary to achieve a total pick of optimum ripeness.
Vinification details
Grapes were gently de-stemmed and lightly pressed, and the juice was treated carefully with minimal exposure to oxygen. It was cold settled overnight without the use of enzymes, then inoculated with selected yeasts, to preserve fruit flavours during fermentation. A long cool fermentation was followed by extended time on the lees with periodic lees stirring to ensure texture and flavour marriage.
