Bloemcool Berg-en-Dal Oupa se Wingerd 2023

Handpicked early in the morning, the grapes were delivered by cold truck from Piekenierskloof to the FV cellar. 20% whole bunches were placed at the bottom of the foudre to elevate the fruit expression, with stems included to add aromatic interest to the nose and a bit of grip to the palate. The rest of the berries were hand-sorted on top. The wine was left to start fermentation spontaneously. Extraction using a combination of punch-downs and pump-overs, respecting the balance of fruit and tannins. Basket-pressed to barrels, after 12 months, the best barrels were selected for the purest expression of this beautiful vineyard site and cultivar.