Pergola – Colombard 2024

Winemaker observations

Colour: Translucent platinum with a hint of yellow.

Bouquet: Sweet tropical fruit!

Taste: A rush of fresh, juicy Colombard fruit, bright but gentle acidity.

Food pairing: No food required – enjoy this on the veranda or under the garden pergola! Will also do well with seafood or deliciously marinated spatchcock braai chicken!

Vineyard

Roof Trellised vines established on the banks of the Gamka River just south of Calitzdorp, Klein Karoo. Vine canopy overhead protects from sun damage for ripening fruit and also allows easy access for working hands! Harvested middle February at 22ᴼ Balling for fruit & acid balance.

Winemaking

Harvest by hand as early as possible, ensuring grapes arrive at the cellar as cool as possible. Grapes are crushed, juice & skin remain in contact for a minimum of 12 hours for maximum flavour & texture. Free run juice is then cooled to allow settling, and only crystal-clear grape juice is transferred to the barrel for slow fermentation. Once alcoholic fermentation is complete, the barrels are topped up regularly and aged for some 8 months prior to bottling.  Wine remains in contact with the lees during ageing. This maintains freshness and is complemented by gentle, mouth-watering tannin for a unique expression of this variety.