Cape Point Vineyards

Cape Point Vineyards, is the only wine estate in the world to be located on a narrow strip of peninsula, and between the two disparate oceans of the icy Atlantic and the warm currents of False Bay, resulting in a unique maritime climate that is ideal for superior winemaking. Perched high above the peninsula, and embraced by a neighbouring nature reserve, Cape Point Vineyards is set in a backdrop of magnificent panoramas and breathtaking sea views that form part of the signature presence of this prestigious estate. Built on a foundation of innovation and a passion for world-class excellence, Cape Point Vineyards is as committed to protecting the environment as it is to producing award-winning wines. This can be attributed to a superb terroir, an intense focus on the land and preserving classical production methods, essential to the art of winemaking. Added to this, Cape Point Vineyards wines are only produced in limited quantities, catering for the wine lover who appreciates exclusive quality.

We have managed to gain access to 6 bottles of their Chardonnay(R130.00/bottle), Semillon(R130.00/bottle) and have 5 bottles left of the Isleidh(R185.00/bottle) and it is first pay first get.

Tasting Notes of the above Wines.

CAPE POINT VINEYARDS CHARDONNAY 2007

BLEND: 100% Chardonnay

WINEMAKER: Duncan Savage

WINE DISTRICT: Cape Point

WINEMAKING DATA: Grapes for this wine are picked on the picturesque south facing Noordhoek slopes from the Peninsulas’ southern most vineyards. The grapes were harvested between 22°B and 23.5°B in the early hours of the morning and were all hand-picked.

VINEYARD

· Variety : Chardonnay

· Trellis : Vertical trellis

· Planting Density : 3200 vines/ha

· Soil : Decomposed granite

· Irrigation : Drip

· Yield : 6 tons/ha

CELLAR

· Crushing : whole bunch pressed

· Settling : 24 hours

· Yeast : CY 3079 and D47

· Fermentation : 100% barrel fermented

· Fermentation Temperature : 18-25°C

· Barrel Ageing : aged for 11 months in barrel on gross fermentation lees 40% new wood, remainder 2nd and 3rd fill.

No malolactic allowed.

ANALYSIS: Alcohol = 13%/Vol

            RS = 3.5g/l

            pH = 3.37

            TA = 7g/l

            FSO² = 20mg/l

            TSO² = 111mg/l

WINEMAKER’S NOTES: The wine shows a complex array of citrus and apricot flavours with strong minerality and some subtle toasty notes. This all follows onto a wonderfully full palate with crisp acids and great length.

This Chardonnay is drinking beautifully at present, but try to exercise patience as it will only improve over the next 2-5 years.

CAPE POINT VINEYARDS 2007 SEMILLON

BLEND: 91% Semillon and 9% Sauvignon Blanc

WINEMAKER: Duncan Savage

WINE DISTRICT Cape Point

WINEMAKING DATA: Grapes for this wine are picked on the picturesque south facing Noordhoek slopes form the Peninsulas’ southern most vineyards. The grapes were harvested at 22.5º - 23°B in the early hours of the morning and were all hand-picked. The wine was bottled in January 2008.

VINEYARD:

· Trellis : Vertical Trellis

· Planting Density : 3200/ha

· Soil : Decomposed granite

· Irrigation : Drip

· Yield : 7 tons/ha

CELLAR:

· Skin Contact : None

· Settling : 24 hours

· Yeast : vin7

· Fermentation : 100% barrel fermented (1st fill barrels),

· Fermentation Temperature : 14 - 20ºC

· Barrel Ageing : 10 months in barrel

ANALYSIS: Alcohol : 13,9%/Vol

RS : 2.6g/l

pH : 3,3

TA : 6.8g/l

FSO2 : 31g/l

TSO2 : 100mg/l

WINEMAKERS TASTING NOTES: Nose shows dusty, herbaceous tones with black current, limes and subtle oak. This follows onto a tight palate along with fresh acidity and ends with a bone dry finish.

CAPE POINT VINEYARDS ISLIEDH 2007

BLEND: 78% Sauvignon Blanc, 22% Semillon

WINEMAKER: Duncan Savage

WINE DISTRICT Cape Point

WINEMAKING DATA: Grapes for this wine are picked on the picturesque south facing Noordhoek slopes from the Peninsulas’ southern most vineyards. The grapes were harvested between 23°B and 24°B in the early hours of the morning and were all hand-picked.

VINEYARD

· Trellis : Vertical trellis

· Planting Density : 3200 vines/ha

· Soil : Decomposed granite

· Irrigation : Drip

· Yield : 3 tons/ha

CELLAR

· Skin Contact : none

· Settling : 24 hours

· Yeast : vin7

· Fermentation : 100% barrel fermented in French oak, 70% new and 30% 2nd fill

· Fermentation Temperature : 18°C

· Lees Ageing : 10 months on gross lees

· Barrel Ageing : 10 months with regular batonage

ANALYSIS: Alcohol = 14%/Vol

RS = 1.7g/l

pH = 3.1

TA = 7.2g/l

TSO² = 45mg/l

FSO² = 120mg/l

WINEMAKER’S NOTES: Isliedh is created in a tight mineral style for enjoyment with great food which will reward for many years to come. The wine displays a complex array of limes, minerality, tropical fruit and spice which will be accompanied by secondary flavours over time. The ’07 can be best enjoyed from mid-2009 over the next 5 years and possibly even 10.