2013 Miles Mossop Saskia x 6 bottles 750ml

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R1,920 - R2,300

2013 Miles Mossop Saskia x 6 bottles 750ml

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PLEASE NOTE THIS WINE IS IN JOHANNESBURG
After nearly two decades at Tokara’s helm, Miles Mossop fine-tuned his own brand. Miles Mossop Wines was established in 2004 with the vision to create wines unique in character, expressing the true nature of South Africa and the sites from which the grapes are sourced. It is a family business with Miles Mossop as winemaker and viticulturist including wines that are named after his three children (Max, Saskia and Kika) and wife Samantha.

The grapes for the Chenin blanc are sourced from an old unirrigated bush vine vineyard planted on shale soils in Stellenbosch and a small portion is from the north eastern side of the Paardeberg in the Swartland region growing granitic soils. The Chenin blanc in Stellenbosch was picked at around 24 brix with a bit of botrytis and raisining which adds complexity and richness. The Swartland fruit is picked early in the season to preserve the mineral texture in the grapes. The Clairette blanche is from a similar site to the Paardeberg Chenin blanc and is picked at a very low sugar (19.5 brix) to preserve the acidity that is inherently low in this variety. The Verdehlo is from a young vineyard in the Swartland near the West Coast in an area known as Moutonshoek. The Viognier is sourced from a vineyard on the southern slopes of the Paardeberg in Paarl plantedon decomposed and colluvium granite soils. The grapes are harvested at around 25 brix. The
grapes are whole bunch pressed. The juice is then run to 400 liter barrels after minimal settling and the fermentation is allowed to start naturally. After fermentation the wine is topped and matured sur lie for 10 months in French Oak, with regular lees stirring.

The 2013 vintage was fermented and matured in around 15% new barrels with the remaining barrels being up to 8 years old. After 10 months the wine is racked to tank for blending. The wine undergoes no cold stabilisation but is protein stable. It could therefore throw a deposit over time.

'The smell of freshly made churros laced with orange zest. Oak still guarding the gateway but this has astonishing intensity and power and grip. All still to play here. White grapefruit and freshly baked, yeasty, warm bread interlaced with sultanas and dried pear and chamomile tea. Densely woven, with shimmering tension across the weft. A rich, substantial finish. Not for the faint-hearted. Chenin for roast suckling pig. A good Christmas-table wine.' – Tamlyn Currin, JancisRobinson.com 17/20