Lomond Sauvignon Blanc Case - 6 x 750mlLomond wines was established in July 2004 as a joint venture between Distell and Lomond properties. Lomond, in the Gansbaai area, is situated in the valley of the Uilenkraal river and located at a most southerly latitude - 34 degrees celsius 34 south. It is one of only a handful of wine farms within the Cape Agulhas appellation of origin. The farm falls within the Winkler zone 2, with relatively little variation in day-night temperatures throughout the year. Located about 8km from the sea, it is kept cool by the south-westerly and south-easterly winds during the summer months. The prevailing cool temperatures mean that vineyards ripen several weeks later than their Stellenbosch counterparts, with harvesting taking place towards march. Altitudes vary, with some blocks around 50m above sea level, while others are located around 100m above sea level, with an unhindered exposure to the sea. However, even the lowest-lying vineyards still benefit from the cool maritime winds. The farm consists of 1 000ha, 120ha of which are planted with vines. The main grape varieties are Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Shiraz, Semillon, Nouvelle, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Viognier. Lomond's geological formations are unique.
The soils are mostly of sandstone and shale origins with the intrusion of granite in sections creating lean, gravelly soils. This marked diversity of soil types combined with the valley location allow for the production of superb 'single-vineyard' wines from individual vineyard blocks. Lomond is a member of both the walker bay fynbos conservancy and the Biodiversity and Wine Initiative (BWI), which rewards producers for sustainable wine-growing practices. Vineyards The vineyards are planted on northerly and southerly slopes ranging in altitude between 16m and 264m above sea level and grown in soils ranging from deep sandy to relatively shallow structured soils. The vines are trellised on a five-wire hedge system and pest and disease control is implemented according to the IPW rules and standards. Winemaking The grapes were harvested by hand at 22 degrees Celsius to 23 degrees Celsius balling and handled reductively. The juice was cold-fermented between 10 degrees Celsius and 12 degrees Celsius to preserve the natural grape flavours. The wine was left on the lees for six weeks before being racked.
Wine Maker's Comments:
- Colour: Brilliantly clear with a green tinge
- Bouquet: Delicate aromas of green pepper and tropical fruit with herbaceous undertones
- Taste: Fresh and medium-bodied with a delicate minerality, while the green and tropical fruit flavours carry through onto the palate
- Food Pairing: Excellent enjoyed on it's own as a fresh summer wine of served with duck, crisp green salads and grilled seafood
Chemical Analysis:
- Alcohol: 13.68% by volume
- Residual sugar: 2.02 g-l
- Total acidity: 6.43 g-l
- pH: 3.22
Feature:
- Weight: 8.19kg
What's in the box
6 x 750ml Sauvignon Blanc 2023
