OLD ROAD WINE CO. THE SMOUS SAUVIGNON BLANC 2019

The Old Road Wine Co. Originals range recalls the stories of the legendary characters who shaped the Franschhoek community in its early years. The Smous tells the tale of the local trader who would travel far and wide with his trusty truck filled with provisions of every shape and kind.

The Smous Sauvignon Blanc grapes grow in weathered granite soils from the Stellenbosch and Philadelphia region. These vineyards are rigorously quality managed, with leaf removal and selective harvesting some grapes at a lower balling for freshness and others a bit higher for full fruit expression.

The wine is cold fermented between 12-14ºC. Once fermentation has been completed the wine is left on the gross lees for 4 months, stirring up the lees once a week, which adds to the mouthfeel and complexity.