Miles Mossop, ‘Chapter One’ Cinsault 2020

Description

WINEMAKER’S NOTE

This 100% Cinsault from a single 22-year-old bush vine vineyard in the Swartland growing on decomposed granite, Oakleaf/Clovelly, soils.

The grapes were harvested at around 21,6 brix on the 16 th February. The grapes were picked into small grape crates and placed in a cold store overnight. A small amount of SO2 was added to protect the must during the 5-day cold soak.

While the must warms up the fermentation started naturally, 60% being whole bunch. Fermentation lasted around 10 days. Pumpovers took place twice a day for extraction. The wine was left on the skins for additional maceration.

After which it was drained and pressed to a concrete egg for Malolactic Fermentation. The wine was in a concrete egg for 9 months before being bottled.

AGEING

This wine drinks well on release but will reward with cellaring for up to 6 years from harvest.

PRODUCTION

Only 2000 bottles

Additional information

Charcuterie and other red meats.