Neil Ellis, Amica Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Description

AMICA, DERIVED FROM THE LATIN AMICUS, CAN BE DESCRIBED AS A GATHERING OF FRIENDS. IT TELLS THE STORY OF FRIENDS SHARING GOOD FOOD AROUND A TABLE. THIS IS A BARREL-FERMENTED SAUVIGNON BLANC, INFLUENCED BY WILD FERMENTATION AND MATURATION IN FRENCH OAK. THE RESULT IS A COMPLEX, TEXTURED EXPRESSION OF THE VARIETY.

ORIGIN
The source of the fruit is a single vineyard site from the Jonkershoek Valley, Stellenbosch. The soil consists of decomposed granite and quartz.

WINEMAKING
Winemaking rules were broken to create a sophisticated style of South African Sauvignon Blanc. The grapes were whole bunch pressed using a Champagne pressing cycle to ensure only the finest quality juice being used. The fermentation occurred naturally in 500 l puncheons of which 20% was new.

The wine spent 8 months in 500 l French oak barrels.

Bottled in November 2021.

WINEMAKER NOTES
Scents of fruit blossoms supported by notes of honeysuckle, pear and lemon rind. The mouth feel is fresh, textured with flinty minerality while contributing to a vibrant and lengthy finish.

FOOD PAIRING
Green Thai curry and seared tuna.

WINE ANALYSIS
Cultivars: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Alc 13.%
RS 1.4 g/L
TA 6.7 g/L
PH 3.11

Additional information

Green Thai curry and seared tuna.