Mellish Family Vineyards Bakenkop Blanc Fume 2021 Bottle size: 750ml
South Africa, Durbanville
R245
‘82.5% whole-bunch pressed, 17.5% fermented on the skins for seven days. Matured for nine months in 300-litre barrels, a third new. Complex aromatics of stone fruit, blackcurrant, earth, spice and some yeasty complexity while the palate has a good fruit density, bright acidity and an intensely savoury finish. Layers of flavour, the texture having an appealing pithy quality.’ – Prescient Sauvignon Blanc Report 2024, Winemag.co.za, 94/100
'Aromas of fig, lemongrass and nettle follow on to the palate where a zesty lemon freshness forms the structural backbone of the wine. Layered notes of blackcurrant, passion fruit and grapefruit pith are accompanied by subtle oak spices of cinnamon and clove. The finish is long, with a mineral, chalky character.' – Winemaker
'Aromas of fig, lemongrass and nettle follow on to the palate where a zesty lemon freshness forms the structural backbone of the wine. Layered notes of blackcurrant, passion fruit and grapefruit pith are accompanied by subtle oak spices of cinnamon and clove. The finish is long, with a mineral, chalky character.' – Winemaker
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Winemaker | Andrew Mellish |
| Alcohol | 12.57% |
| Blend information | 100% Sauvignon Blanc |
| Drink to | Drink or cellar |
| Variety | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Rating | Winemag 94 |
| Technical analysis | RS: 1.3 g/L | TA: 6.7 g/L | PH: 3.23 |
| Producer information | Mellish Family Vineyards wines are made on the boutique Welbeloond wine farm located in Durbanville. The Mellish family took over the farm in 1918 where they started out producing wheat and dairy. They planted their first block of vineyards in 2000 and today, have 35-hectares under vine. The farm has a long history with the homestead on the farm dating back to 1785 when it was originally used as an outpost by Jan van Riebeeck. |
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CELLARING:
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