Circle of Life White 2025

Waterkloof, teknisk ark/fact sheet (waterkloofwines.co.za – linket fra waterkloofwines.co.za, hentet 2026-10-18): 2025 Waterkloof Circle of Life White; 75% Sauvignon Blanc, 22% Chenin Blanc, 3% Sémillon; alkohol 13.5%. Producentens noter (engelsk): Fact sheet: IT’S REALLY ALL ABOUT THE VINEYARDS Circle of Life celebrates farming in harmony with nature, telling a story of preserving and regenerating biodiversity, which we feel helps grow healthier and more characterful grapes. In 2008 Waterkloof became one of The Western Cape Wineland’s first WWF (World Wildlife Fund) Conservation Champions. Half of the property is now dedicated to preserving the diverse, indigenous but threatened plant-life that make up one of Earth’s five major Floristic Regions. Of course, it is not only the flora that we help preserve and regenerate on Waterkloof, but also the inextricably connected fauna that play their part in any thriving eco-system, alongside our vines, the soil in which they stand and let’s not forget ourselves, the custodians who farm this land. Since receiving WWF Conservation Champion status, five of our neighbours have followed suit, benefitting this winegrowing hillside still further. The Schapenberg is now the ideal canvas of vineyards upon which to craft this intricately woven tapestry of a blend we call Circle of Life. A film to find out more about Biodiversity on Waterkloof - PLEASE CLICK HERE A GENTLE HAND We rely primarily on tasting to determine the optimal flavor development of our grapes. Bunches are hand-picked in the early morning while still cool, helping to preserve their delicate aromatics. Juice extraction is achieved through whole-bunch pressing in our modern basket press—a gentle method that honors the integrity of the fruit. No enzymes or settling agents are added at any stage. After a 24-hour settling period, a large portion of the juice is allocated for co-fermentation. Prior to fermentation, we determine two blends: one of Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc, and another of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. These are transferred into old 600-liter barrels, where they undergo spontaneous fermentation over six months. Once fermentation is complete, the wine is racked into stainless steel, where the remaining Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, and Semillon are added. To encourage integration and build texture, the final blend is returned to barrel and left on fine lees until bottling—nine months later. These extended lees contact adds depth, complexity, and weight to the palate. We produce the wine as naturally as possible, with no additions of acids or enzymes. […]