Vintage: The Sauvignon Blanc grapes for this wine come from a vineyard on the southernmost slopes of the Elim wine ward. We call this specific vineyard “Pofadder Bos Sauvignon Blanc” due to frequent encounters with these snakes in the surrounding fynbos. The soil is almost 100 % “Yellow ferricrete” which helps add to the unique terrior of this vineyard. The grapes were handpicked at optimum ripeness on the 13th of February 2007. The second component of this wine was made from Semillon planted in quartzite soils. This combination ensures a perfect blend of flintiness and fruit.

Grape varieties: 50 % Sauvignon Blanc, 50 % Semillon

Age of vines: 5 years

Clone: SB 316; SB 317; GD 1

Vinification: Innovative wine making techniques: Sauvignon Blanc cold fermentation with selected yeast strains in stainless steel tanks and Semillon barrel fermented and matured for eight months on the lees, a selection of 300 and 400 L French oak barrels.

Bottling date: 12 December 2007

Production: 5500 bottles

Accolades:

	Gold medal winner: International Swiss Wine Awards 2008
	National winner: Terroir Wine awards 2008 : Best White Blend
	Silver medal winner: Michelangelo Wine Awards 2008

Wine analysis: Alc = 13.67 %; alc/vol; pH 3.32 ; TA 6.1; Sugar = 2.2 g/l

Tasting comments: Wet gravel with an intense flintiness combined with green fig aromas. Full and creamy on the palate with a dry minerality on the aftertaste.