Wines  Noble Hill Estate Reserve White 2021

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From high on the slopes of the Simonsberg mountains, this unique blend of Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Chenin Blanc, and Viognier reflects the terroir of our granite soil with dried apricot and pear aromas and a complex mineral flavour.

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  • South Africa    Simonsberg    Simonsberg-Paarl
  • 47%
    Grenache Blanc
      35%
    Marsanne
      15%
    Chenin Blanc
      3%
    Viognier
     
  • Production
      560 cases
  • Award
      4.5 stars, Platter's South African Wine Guide
  • Award
      91 points, Tim Atkin MW
  • Award
      93 points, Andrew Caillard MW
  • Award
      93 points, Platter's South African Wine Guide
  • Award
      94 points, Toni Paterson MW
  • Award
      96 points, Andrea Pritzker MW
  • Award
      Gold Medal, Global Fine Wine Challenge
  • Award
      Silver Medal, Sakura Japan Women's Wine Awards

In the vines

Each component of the reserve blend carries different varietal characteristics and reflects slight soil differences between different vineyards on the estate. It is a true reflection of our terroir. Our Grenache Blanc (47%) grows as untrellised bush vines, giving the grapes even sun exposure and providing the blend with a ripe, sun-kissed taste. Marsanne (35%) provides an unctuous weight to the palate. Our heritage Chenin Blanc (15%) adds balanced acidity, herbaceous aromas, and a delicate mineral flavour. We select Viognier (3%) from two sites on the estate to give the finished wine a balanced character.

The wine

Upon arrival at the winery, the fruit is cooled to 5° Celsius overnight. Bunches are sorted whole and pressed into stainless steel tanks to settle. Primary fermentation occurs in 300 liter French oak barrels and large concrete tanks with wild yeast populations. The wine is kept on the lees for 9 months before bottling and stirred regularly to add weight and richness.

We carefully blend our estate Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Chenin Blanc, and Viognier to achieve a delicate balance of floral aromas and fruitful flavours. Each component brings a layer of complexity and nuance to the wine.

  • Alcohol
      13.5%
  • Organic in conversion
  • pH
      3.4
  • Residual sugar
      2.0 g/l
  • Total acid
      5.3 g/l

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