Wildeberg Mixed Case 12 Bottles
Country: South Africa Region: Franschhoek Region
Varietal: 6 Reds & 6 Whites
Producer: Wildeberg Wines Colour : Red & White
Wine Maker: JD Rossouw
Description:
Coterie Grenache Syrah x 6
The Coterie wines draw upon a convergence of Wildeberg's tiny production pool of identified vineyards. Made with Wildeberg's cornerstone philosophies of minimal intervention winemaking, wild ferment and coarse filtration to capture the essence of the source vineyards and soils
Wildeberg’s rationale is to source the finest vineyards available to us across Franschhoek and the Coastal Region, from which cuvées are plucked to make Wildeberg and the Terroir Series releases In doing so there remains a small yet definitive expression of all the vineyards we worked with, and its these cuvees that are again selected to go into Coterie by Wildeberg.
All fruit is hand harvested in February from selected sites in Franschhoek and Paarl. Both cultivars are fermented whole bunch, with some whole berry fruit, there is no crush, just a daily pump over during the natural fermentation. We want to express place over cultivar so this slow, gentle extraction gives wines truer of origin than winery. The components are racked to French and Austrian oak, new and old, for 10 months before the blend is decided. This blend is then allowed to marry for 6 weeks prior to coarse filtration and bottling on the farm
Tasting Note:
With notes of freshly cracked black pepper, allspice and raspberry, the varietal notes of each cultivar blend seamlessly in this exotic, aromatic Coastal Region compote.
Food Matches: Grilled meats, especially lamb and spiced meat dishes.
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Coterie Semillon Sauvignon Blanc x 6
Wildeberg (‘wild mountain’) is literally a place ‘on the edge’, of Franschhoek and the mountains themselves. Formally an equestrian farm, the land has never before been planted under vine but this wild and magical mountain has an undefinable energy .
The fact that only 10% of the property itself can be planted underlines the wild character of this place.
Wildeberg is our small farm in Franschhoek. Wildeberg Terroirs is an expression of the most exciting vineyard blocks we work with in the wider Coastal Region. The fruit is hand-picked, crushed then fermented at Wildeberg. Location, location, location. That is the magic. Difficult soils, difficult site, interesting story.
Wildeberg’s rationale is to source the finest vineyards available to us across Franschhoek and the Coastal Region, from which cuvées the eyes are plucked to make Wildeberg and the Terroir Series releases. In doing so there remains a small yet definitive expression of all the vineyards we worked with, and its these cuvees that are again selected to go into Coterie by Wildeberg. Semillon barrel fermented in 600 litre French and Austrian oak for 10 months. Sauvignon blanc fermented in stainless steel and kept on the gross lees for 10 months. Hand-harvested and naturally-fermented.
Tasting Note:
The nose has gentle, complex aromas of lemongrass and grapefruit with notes of hay and fennel. The palate has a concentrated, textural mouthfeel with lanolin and preserved lemons. Pithy, affirmatively tart with bright acidity on the refreshingly taut, appetising finish.
Food Matches: Great with white fish, roast chicken dishes, or tiger prawns with chili.
