Maestro White 2017
South Africa, Stellenbosch
Roussanne, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Grenache Blanc
Description
The nose shows notes of concentrated orange and yellow stone fruits, with a hint of spice, citrus and blossoms. The palate is full-bodied, textured and nuanced with a lingering after taste.
Awards
94 pts Tim Atkin
4.5 stars Platter's South African Wine Guide
Alcohol
14.0%
Analytical data
dry
Vineyard
Winemaker
Carl van der Merwe
Viticulture
Vertical shoot positioned vineyards allow for optimum ripening and ideal sunlight exposure of fruit. There is a good exposure of slopes to cooling Southern breezes off False Bay. Yields are controlled to between 7 and 8 tons per hectare.
Vinification
Grape varieties were picked across a range of different ripeness levels, sorted and whole bunch pressed after pre- chilling. Fermentation occurred naturally in small French oak barrels and cement eggs. Total ageing was 10 months from vintage with blending occurring after 8 months. A light filtration and fining took place before bottling.
Maturation
Total ageing was 10 months from vintage with blending occurring after 8 months.