Regopstaan Colombard 2021
A zesty and fresh Colombard with swirls of tropical fruit, lemon zest and vanilla coming through on the nose. Concentrated tropical and citrus flavours followed by a fresh and lingering finish on the pallet.
VARIETY: Colombard
WINERY: Orange River Cellars
WINEMAKER: Marko Pentz/George Kruger
WINE OF ORIGIN: Northern Cape
This wine will pair well with seafood, cheese platters and summer salads.
alc: 12,77 % vol | rs: 2,4 g/l | pH: 3,37 |
type: White | style: Dry | ta: 7,3 g/l |
body: Full | taste: Fruity | pack: Bottle |
size: 750ml | closure: Cork | wooded |
ageing: 2 - 5 years |
Facing: | East |
Soil Types: | Sand |
Age: | 20 Years |
Yield per hectare: | 26 t/ha |
Trellised: | Gable |
Irrigation: | Dripper |
Harvest date: | Early January |
Grapes are hand picked during the early morning hours at 20 - 22.5 balling.
Winemaking processes was used to promote the tropical fruit flavours that are naturally present in the grapes. Only free run juice was used. The wine was fermented with a combination of French and American oak staves to add complexity while respecting the natural fruity flavours of Colombard. Fermentation temperatures ranged between 16 - 18°C and lasted approximately 10 days. After fermentation the wine was aged on fine lees for 4 months to add body and structure.
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