Journeys End Ad Infinitum 2022
R345.00
Description
AD INFINITUM 2022
W.O. Stellenbosch
BLEND: 87% Sauvignon Blanc, 13% Semillon
Winemaking Notes
The grapes were handpicked from Sauvignon Blanc Block 6A as well as Semillon Block 12. Grapes were picked early in the morning to ensure the preservation of delicate aromatics. Our white Bordeaux varietals were planted at an elevation of around 200m above sea level with a 7Km proximity to the ocean resting on Tukulu and Oakleaf soil types. These vineyards are at the Southern extremity of the Stellenbosch wine region and exhibit naturally high acidity, freshness and saline minerality.
Grapes were all destemmed and treated to an eight-hour skin contact period. Only free run juice was used and treated as reductively as possible, fermentation temperatures were limited to 12˚Celcius after undergoing flotation settling. The Ad Infinitum was fermented in a 2000L Ovunum French oak barrel (in between an egg and oval shape and the first of its size in South Africa) supplied by Vicard cooperage. This wine was subjected to 100% new oak throughout fermentation as well as a ten-month maturation period thereafter when less frequent stirring was practiced. Bottled on the 9th of February 2023, this wine will reward patient cellaring until 2027.
Tasting Notes
The Ad Infinitum is a passion project in appreciation of all things white Bordeaux, lime in colour and exhibiting pronounced green fig, kiwifruit, lemongrass, and Cape gooseberry. The pallet is full, rich, and round with apparent salinity and granite minerality. Light oak toasting allows for absolute freshness and fruit expression while adding body and weight.
| Alcohol: | 12.84% |
| Total Acidity: | 6.2 g/l |
| pH: | 3.24 |
| Residual Sugar: | 1.8 g/l |
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