Avondale Wine
Cyclus
2019
- Organic
- Biodynamic
About this winery
Our ethos, Terra Est Vita meaning ‘Soil is Life’ encapsulates our view of Avondale Estate as a dynamic living system where soil, water and energy; plants, animals and people;even our buildings, are part of a complex web of relationships and networks, interconnected and interdependent. Premium Quality Wines– Our commitment to promoting life does not only lead to Mother Nature’s approval of our healthy, balanced vineyard ecosystem; it also ensures the premium quality of Avondale’s...
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Product notes
Nature uses the spinning, turbulent flow of the vortex to energise and revive liquids. Biodynamic farming mimics this powerful stimulating motion in the hand-stirring of preparations as a connection to the universal forces. We named our dynamic, refreshingly complex white blend Cyclus, because of the elegant way that Avondale’s unique life energy swirls through its invigorating layers.
Production notes
The grapes were harvested at 22˚ - 23˚ Balling, pressed as whole bunches and then naturally fermented in 500-litre oak barrels. 25% was fermented as whole bunches in Amphora and Qvevri which adds a unique body, length and minerality to the wine. After fermentation, the wine was kept on the lees for 12 months with regular battonage.
Tasting notes
With a soft, rich nose of violets and peach, and just a hint of frangipani, Cyclus holds all the promise of a quality White blend. This is carried through to the palate where the intense flavours of pear, golden apple, spicy apricot and hints of clementine are rounded off with a beautiful minerality and ends in a creamy long-structured finish.