Lokaia Pound of Flesh Semillon 2023

R250.00

Semillon grown in Franschhoek’s Bo-Hoek region and fermented on the skins in amphora.

1290 bottles produced.

Tasting Notes

238 in stock

Description

This Semillon is sourced from a vineyard grown on rich, decomposed granitic Tukulu soils in the Bo-Hoek region of Franschhoek. Harvested at low potential alcohol, the aim is to capture the transition between austerity and extravagance – a balancing act of the highest order to preserve the fruit’s natural acidity and to avoid excessive ripening. Once harvested, the juice is fermented in contact with the skins, utilising minimal-intervention winemaking techniques. A percentage of stalks were also used to provide a rudimentary filter for draining the resulting wine. After fermentation, the skin cap is covered with a layer of extra virgin olive oil and allowed to settle for 2 months in contact with the skins.

Label artwork by Jenny Glazier

Additional information

Weight 1.3 kg
Grape Varieties

Semillon

Origin

Franschhoek

Sub-Region

Bo-Hoek

Bottles Produced

1290

Alcohol

11.48%

Residual Sugar

2.4g/l

Acidity

6.8g/l

pH

3.22

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