Tasting notes
Straw coloured with a greenish tint. Intense and diverse aromas of almond, citrus and hints of vanilla. Full bodied, creamy palate supported by lively acid on the finish.

Serving temperature
Recommended to be served at 14 ºC

Cultivars
57% Semillon + 43% Sauvignon Blanc

Analysis
Alcohol: 13.5%
Sugar: 2.6 g/l
Acidity: 6.1 g/l
pH: 3.35

Harvest date
Sauvignon Blanc: 5 February 2008; Semillon: 12 February 2008

Vinification
Hand picked in the cool of the night to retain freshness and flavours. Worked reductively throughout the winemaking process with the Sauvignon Blanc. It had 18 hours skin contact and sur lie for 9 months post fermentation.

Maturation details
The Semillon was barrel fermented in 30% New and 70% 2nd fill French Oak and aged for 9 months before racking, blending and bottling. No MLF took place in order to preserve the characteristics of the wine.

Bottling date - December, 2008

Production - 930 x 6

Ageing potential - 10 Years

Release date
Elegance, finesse and concentrated fruit reflecting the true character of the cultivar from our soils are the hallmarks of Rijk's Private Cellar wines. This wine was aged in the bottle for 1 year and 2 months. After many tastings and discussions it was only released in February, 2010.