Next Chapter - Sauvignon Blanc "Fortified" 2020

Next Chapter - Sauvignon Blanc "Fortified" 2020100% estate grown Hand picked Alcohol: 20% Bottle: 375ml Colour: Very pale green straw Aroma: Pleasantly spiritous, hints of green quince and peach. Palate: Warming but very fresh with sweet long aftertaste of fresh white grape. Winemaking: Fruit has been destemmed and cold soaked for short period of time, fermentation has been started with help of indigenous yeast . Fortified with excellent brandy. Aged in original Cognac barrel. . Ideal with what

Fermentation took over 15 days

2018 was a very good year

Fermentation took place in fresh French oak with help of natural microflora

Destemming and crushing

Ideal with what food:

Hand picked

Wine has been racked of gross lees into 1300l oak vat for resting and ageing

long fermentation with meticulous cap management

some delicate spice from the oak and a little creamy lick on the finish

Great texture

soft lemon tart

Marinara pasta