Tanagra Colombard 2021 (Single Vineyard Wine)
A vibrant & unusual dry Colombard from old vines of a certified Single Vineyard.

	Colombard is a high-yield cultivar that does incredibly well in the McGregor valley, though it’s typically vinified as an easy-going, light and off-dry wine in this area. The Tanagra Colombard is different – it comes from older vines, pruned specifically to further reduce the yield and vinified as a serious & elegant food wine. Fresh and crisp but with the added layer of well integrated barrel fermentation and ageing. It can be enjoyed now but will also mature well within (at least) the next 4 to 5 years. Only 1600 bottles made.
	Vintage	2021
	Vineyard	Registered Single vineyard (2 ha) at Tanagra (McGregor), at almost 140m altitude
	Vines	Planted in 1996, Rootstock: Ramsey; 6900 number of vines trellised in a North-South row direction on a 5 wire system
	Yield	7 tons/ha
	Vinification	The grapes were picked at 21 ballings early in the morning and then cooled down overnight at 12 degree C. Very gentle pressing the next morning. Fermentation kicked off as cold-fermenting (tank) and then 50% barrel-fermented in 225l barrels and 50% cold-fermented in tank. 11 months on the lees and in older 225l French oak barrels.
	analysis	12 % Alc., PH 3.22, RS 2.9, TA 8.2
	Tasting notes	Dry and elegant Colombard. White peach, honey dew melon, vanilla and subtle oak. Fresh and crisp but with the added layer of well integrated barrel fermentation.
	Ratings	Platter's Guide: 3 1/2 Stars, Tim Atkin 89 Points
	Cases produced	265 cases (x 6 bottles)