Technical Analysis
A wine produced by whole bunch pressing various red grape varietals, thus giving the wine a lovely transparent pink colour.
Tasting note
A wine showing aromas of delicate peach, fresh cherry, white floral, and citrus blossom. The fragrant nose flows to an inviting palate of fresh apricot, young nectarine and guava flavours, that finishes with a balanced acidity and a refreshingly low alcohol content. The wine presents a complex minerality and texture in the mid-palate that serves to lengthen the finish. A blend of Shiraz, Mourvedre, Malbec, Cinsaut, Grenache, Merlot, Tempranillo & Sangiovese.
Vintage conditions
A dryer winter compared to 2022 with +-100mm less rain. Temperatures did warm up quickly after winter giving a strong start to the season. Early season was warm and dry while mid-season to the end of ripening was substantially cooler with a few showers. Midseason showers gave relief and prepared the vineyards for the peak of summer. The overall coolness extended the hang time of the bunches allowing for gradual ripening to take place. Besides adding texture and lovely cultivar expression to the wines, the coolness also kept the alcohols low and the acidities vibrant.
Vinification details
Made in the traditional Provence Style of winemaking, ‘Blanc de Noir’. This is a winemaking style where red wine grapes are use in the production of this wine, the skin contact is intentionally kept very limited for only a three-hour period. Thereafter the winemaking follows a more traditional white wine journey. The skin contact occurs solely in the press where the grapes are left on the stems in a process called whole bunch pressing. Whole bunch pressing is a gentle process and is utilised to create a soft and delicate feel to the wine, it also minimises skin contact which gives the Blanc de Noir a very attractive colour.
Technical Analysis
A wine produced by whole bunch pressing various red grape varietals, thus giving the wine a lovely transparent pink colour.
Tasting note
The aroma is minerally driven with delicate raspberry fruit undertones. The natural acidity from the different Mediterranean varietals add a lovely soft texture to the wine and provides for a crisp and delicate finish. A blend of Shiraz, Mourvedre, Tempranillo, Cinsaut and Sangiovese.
Vintage conditions
The ongoing drought continued to play a huge role on the 2019 vintage, a dry and warm winter hindering the dormancy period which is vital for even growth and survival. Across the board Waterford experienced on average a 30% drop in yield. Berries at harvest time were tiny and highly concentrated in flavour, and due to relatively cool and dry summer weather, the wines also ended up with low alcohols and softer acidities.
Vinification details
Limited skin contact during pressing only, gives the wine a beautiful blush colour.
