Quion Rock White Blend

VITICULTURE

The Sauvignon Blanc grapes of the QR White Blend are grown on two of our farms; Boskloof, situated in the Agulhas area, and Quoin Rock in the Stellenbosch area. On Boskloof, the vines grow in Bokkeveld, Koffieklip and gravel and are constantly exposed to the cool Atlantic Ocean breeze. On Quoin Rock, the vines have been planted nearly 400 meters above sea level in decomposed granite, colluvial sandstone and gravel and grow in a slightly warmer climate. The Semillon that makes up the rest of the wine, is grown against the Simonsberg mountain.

VINICULTURE

We pick these grapes early to ensure that the berries stay cool until they get to the cellar. Once the grapes are in the cellar, we destem and crush the berries gently. After letting the must settle in the tanks for up to two days, we rack off the juice and inoculate it to start fermentation. We ferment each batch separately to let the grapes develop their own unique aromas and flavour compounds.  By applying this small-batch winemaking philosophy, we can develop a complex and diverse wine.

MATURATION

After fermentation, the wine spends four to six months on fine lees in stainless steel tanks. We regularly stir the lees to build palate volume and texture, while taking exceptional care to preserve the freshness and fruit-forwardness of the wine.

NOTES OF WINEMAKER

This 2022 wine is an expressive wine with an excellent balance between sweetness and acidity. The nose starts with some flint and khakibos, and opens up to present you with fresh tangerine, passionfruit, melon and gooseberry flavours that follow through on a creamy palate.  The White Blend presents a bold combination of fruit and freshness that gives the wine excellent length and elegance.

FOOD PAIRING

This is an expressive wine that can be enjoyed on its own or served with most pasta, poultry or fish dishes.

WINE INFORMATION

Cultivar/s |  Sauvignon Blanc 96% / Semillon 4%

Vintage |  2022

Origin |  Cape Coast (Agulhas/Stellenbosch)

Harvested |  February 2022

Bottled |  22 September 2022