Saartjie Semillon 2025

Saartjie Single Vineyard Selection Semillon 2025 Tasting Notes 100% Semillon. Wild fermented and matured in old French oak barrels. Made from a small block of Semillon high up on the Hill (1 000 vines) — a range dedicated to our winemaker's trusty Jack Russell pup, Saartjie. Initial aromas of citrus shavings, peach, vanilla, honey and cut grass on the nose. Luscious body with subtle elegance on the palate, with hints of crushed biscuits and honey, and an oaky finish. Drink now or mature for a few years. Winemaker Arno Smith Vineyard North-west facing vineyards in Durbanville Soil Type Well-drained Hutton & Glenrosa soils Vineyard Area Small block — 0.30 hectares in extent, with a mere 1 000 vines Trellis Vertical shoot positioning (VSP) with two movable wires Irrigation Used sparingly, to supplement evaporative losses during grape ripening Harvested At optimum ripeness during early February — two pickings, 9 February Degree Balling 21.5 ˚B Fermentation The grapes were wild fermented in French oak barrels. The wine was kept on the lees and stirred up regularly, then further matured in French barrels for 9 months. Analysis Alc: 12.58% | RS: 2.4 g/l | TA: 5.6 g/l | pH: 3.34