Semillon


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There is one small 0.5 hectare block of Semillon. The aim of the block is to produce flavours to compliment the Sauvignon Blanc as a blending component. The grapes are picked riper at an average of 22.5 – 23.5°B. These riper flavours deliver a fuller mouth feel, which helps round off the edges of the Sauvignon Blanc acidity. It is a beautiful vineyard and produces great grapes year on year. If only more had been planted ...

Clones Planted
Rootstock

Soil Types
Aspect of vineyards

Ha Planted
Planting distance
Vines per hectare

Trellis System
Irrigation

Average Production
Harvest dates

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GD 1
Richter 110

Mostly Table Mountain Sandstone with high percentage of quartz silica.
East facing slope

0.5 ha
2.2m x 1.2m
3787 vines

Vertical shoot positioning
Micro irrigation

8 tons per hectare
on average first or second week of March