That Bastard 2018 (Sold Out)

Origin	South Africa, Swartland
Grape variety(s)	Mourvèdre, Cinsault
Flavor Type	Light and spicy
Alcohol percentage	12.5%
serving temperature	17 – 19°C
Retention period	Up to six years after harvest
availabilty	Sold Out

Story

Wonderful blend by Lotte herself, the last vintage of her hand. The Cinsault brings freshness versus the robustness of the Mourvèdre. Exciting wine that also definitely does well when lightly chilled.

Vineyard

Both grapes come from vineyards in Swartland, all vines grow as bush vines, low to the ground. From 2013, organic work has been done in the vineyards and as few chemicals as possible are used. The soil is a combination between Coffee Cliff (ferruginous rock) and decomposed granite (the oldest rock in the world). Very fitting soil for both grapes. The vineyards are both on a slope facing southwest.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested at different sugar levels to ensure the wine has good pH and acidity, along with good structure and aromas. The grapes were picked and then whole bunch fermented on the skins for 10 days. After fermentation, the wine was left on the skins for about 20 days for a nice integration of the tannins. The wine was aged in older French oak barrels after pressing.

The wine is not clarified and not filtered.

Wood education

After pressing, the wine was aged in older French oak barrels for about 11 months.