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Deep Rooted Wines Blanc Fumé

Walker bay , South africa
After a world tour, winemaker Mark found his place in rugged Walker Bay. Here he makes a special, oak-aged blend; this gives his wine a soft structure full of lime, apple, and an exciting, smoky minerality.

€19.99

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Deep Rooted Wines Blanc Fumé

€19.99

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About the winemaker

After wandering the world for seven years, working in the most iconic wine regions from Burgundy to the Loire, I decided it was time to go home. I discovered the incredible cool-climate vineyards of the South African coast, and there everything fell into place. This is my center of the universe.

Mark stephens

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93/100 Tim Atkin
"The nose shows subtle notes of lime, white peach and blackcurrant while the palate is lean yet flavourful – great clarity of fruit, a good line of acidity and a finish which is long and dry. A particularly elegant, well-balanced offering."
Product information
Winemaker Mark Stephens
Wine estate Deep Rooted Wines
Grape sauvignon blanc, semillon
Year 2024
Origin Walker Bay, South Africa
Harvest per hectare 30 hl/ha
Grapevines 19 years old
Soil granite, kwarts, limestone
Alcohol percentage 13,5%
Vine culture sustainable
   
Tasting profile natural wines (raw)
Tastes like cassis, gooseberry, lime, peach, rokerige mineraliteit
Pair with codfish, grilled vegetables, seafood, white rind cheese
Walker bay, South africa
Walker Bay is also known as the ‘refrigerator’ of the Cape. Here, where whales swim off the coast, the icy Atlantic Ocean provides a constant breeze that cools the vineyards. This unique climate is the secret weapon for creating fresh blends of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. Historically, this is one of the youngest quality regions in the country. While elsewhere in the Cape the focus was long on volume, pioneers here in the 1980s specifically chose this cool climate to emulate the elegance of French Bordeaux. Fortunately, a distinct style has since developed thanks to an influx of young, pioneering winemakers. Here, the wines are rawer and more exciting than their famous French counterparts, but at least as gastronomic.
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