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The Simonsberg with it’s rich red granite derived soils and warm micro climate is especially suited to the production of wines with depth and intensity yet with a refined elegance. The combination of heat, wind and dry conditions result in fruit with thick skins and wines with high extract and good ageing ability. Oculus is the flagship of the Quoin Rock white wines and is the Latin translation for eye..
2001 VINTAGE
Hot and dry conditions during the ripening season resulted in grapes with intense fruit flavour and phenolic extract.
VITICULTURE
Vineyards established in 1986 are showing their will for survival in the intensity of flavour in the fruit. Selected areas of the block were harvested and vinified separately ensuring a selection of only the best quality fruit for Quoin Rock Oculus.
WINEMAKING
Extensive selection in the vineyards and separate vinification resulted in only the best fruit being selected for Oculus. The fruit was lightly crushed and pressed with the press and free run juice being blended. The juice was settled and natural fermented in 2nd and 3rd fill French oak barrels and followed by a 12 month maturation on the fermentation lees. Stirring of the fermentation lees was done on a weekly basis.
THE WINE
Oculus is characterised by complex aromas of honey, almond and peach with a waxy lanolin character and textured mouth-feel developing with ageing.
FOOD PAIRING
This wine is best served at 10° Celsius and can be enjoyed on it’s own or as a complement to full flavoured white meat dishes and cheeses.
AGEING POTENTIAL
The 2001 Oculus is drinking well on release and with correct cellaring will continue to improve for up to 5 years from vintage.
ANALYSIS
Alcohol- 14.7% vol; Residual Sugar-2.3g/l; Total Acidity- 6.7g/l; pH-3.14
PRODUCTION
150 Cases
RECOMMENDATIONS
John Platter Wine Guide- 4 star
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