Michelangelo International Wine and Spirits Awards

Durbanville Hills The Tangram White Blend

2022 Silver Medal

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Distell Durbanville Hills The Tangram White Blend
VARIETAL:
Dry White Blends  (<5g/l or up to 9g/l if TA <2g/l lower) (Specify at least the first 5 varietals in the blend in descending order)

VINTAGE:
2020

MORE INFORMATION:
IN THE CELLAR: Both the Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon were handpicked at optimum ripeness in the early morning. The grapes were crushed and allowed to cold settle for three days, with lees stirring once a day. The clean juice was racked to a stainless-steel fermentation tank and inoculated with a selected yeast strain. The first 5˚B of fermentation was done in tank and thereafter transferred to barrels to complete fermentation. MATURATION: The winemakers selected a combination of new and old French oak barrels; focusing on three sizes, namely 300 litre, 500 litre and 600 litres to mature the wine for a further 10 months to ensure a better extraction of the flavours and overall complexity. During maturation the wine was regularly stirred to add complexity to the blend. After maturation, the winemaking team spent a number of days selecting the best barrels to create the perfect blend. COLOR: Pale straw with green edges. AROMA: Aromas of lime, pineapple, orange peel, yellow melon, peaches and blackcurrant. TASTE: Rich, creamy fullness with concentrated complexity, sweet wood spice, peaches, melon and blackcurrant. AGING: For optimum enjoyment, decant at least one hour before consumption and serve at 15°C18 °C. If stored in optimal conditions, the wine will last at least a decade. ANALYSIS: Alc. 13.96% (Vol) / RS – 1.98g/l / TA 6.62g/l / pH – 3.27

Exquisite when served with cream-sauce dishes, oxtail, soft creamy cheeses, and oily or game fish

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