Cape Point Isliedh 2021

Isliedh is a remarkable combination of Cape coastal Sauvignon Blanc drenched in richly textured Sémillon. Both varieties adding to the complexity of the wine. The blend offers beautiful floral notes of white orchid, rose and peach blossom. The fruit leaps from the glass unveiling a harmonious blend of white fruits, ripe nectarine, pink grapefruit, figs and lemon curd. Hints of floral oak spice combined with fresh thyme gives the wine an extra layer of depth. The palate is rich, saline, full and textured with the classic long lasting mineral finish. Drink 2023 - 31.

We hand-select from a single vineyard parcel of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon facing the toughest conditions on our sea-facing Vineyard; severe winds and rocky, decomposed granite soils result in tiny bunches packed with complexity.

We select only the finest bunches to produce our wines. Grapes are cooled overnight before we do 100% whole bunch press. We allow the juice to oxidise and settle naturally. Within 6 hours of pressing we transfer the juice to 600 L barrels and allow 100% spontaneous fermentation.

We ferment our Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon in 600 L oak barrels from France and Austria and allow maturation to take place on the fermentation lees for 16 months.