NEIL ELLIS AMICA SAUVIGNON BLANC – 6 x 750ml

Description

Amica, derived from the Latin Amicus, can be described as a gathering of friends. It tells the story of friends sharing good food around a table. This is a barrel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc, influenced by wild fermentation and oaking in French oak. The result is a complex, textured expression of the variety.

ORIGIN

The source of the fruit is a single vineyard site from the Jonkershoek Valley, Stellenbosch. The soil consists of decomposed granite and quartz.

WINEMAKING

Winemaking rules were broken to create a sophisticated style of South African Sauvignon Blanc. The grapes were whole bunch pressed using a Champagne pressing cycle to ensure only the finest quality juice being used. The fermentation occurred naturally in 500 ℓ puncheons of which 20% was new. The wine spent 8 months in 500 ℓ French oak barrels.

WINEMAKER NOTES

Scents of fruit blossoms supported by notes of honeysuckle, pear and lemon rind. The mouth feel is fresh, textured with flinty minerality while contributing to a vibrant and lengthy finish.

FOOD PAIRING

Green Thai curry and seared SASSI approved tuna

ACCOLADES

Platters 2024 – 5 Stars
Prescient Sauvignon Blanc Report – Top Ten (94p)
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show – Gold