2020 Rooi Groen Semillon
Cape South Coast,South Africa,
£29.99
Bottle size: 75cl,
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“From an old 1963 vineyard, plant material was selected of a few vines yearly showing this mutation. Over a 10 year period, this material was propagated and re-selected to be rooted asthe first Semillon ‘gris’ vineyards in South Africa and according to research, the world, as it is rarely found anywhere else. Planted on deep loam on the valley floor, this vineyard has access to moisture in the driest of years.
The wine has pale gold and copper tones. The nose invites with aromas of wild blossom
Description
CELLAR INFORMATION Experimentation is an ongoing exercise to help understand how to emphasise the characteristics of the variety in the best natural way. Since colour and flavour is situated in the skins, fermentations are done with different durations of skin contact. This could vary from a couple of days pre- or during ferment, to 20 days post ferment. The results are analysed, tasted and blended having complex flavours and texture as result. No fining or filtration and low sulphur content. VINEYARD INFORMATION From an old 1963 vineyard, plant material was selected of a few vines yearly showing this mutation. Over a 10 year period, this material was propagated and re-selected to be rooted as the first Semillon ‘gris’ vineyards in South Africa and according to research, the world, as it is rarely found anywhere else. Planted on deep loam on the valley floor, this vineyard has access to moisture in the driest of years.
Reviews
Platter’s 90
[Platter’s, 01/01/2023]
Tim Atkin 92
[Tim Atkin, 01/01/2023]
Producer Profile
Swerwer Wines are produced by winemaker JC Wickens based in the Swartland winemaking region. Jasper is a young, passionate, fun-loving guy who isn’t afraid to do things a little differently. He can usually be found in his wine cellar working away with 80’s rock playing in the background. During his early winemaking days he used to ‘migrate’ from harvest to harvest in different winemaking regions in the world including the US, Spain & France. These frequent travels not only gave him invaluable winemaking experience but also earned him the nickname ‘Swerwer’ meaning Wanderer in Afrikaans.