Iona - Elgin
“For us at Iona, the wines are truly made by our unique location along with innovation in the vineyards to achieve the best possible wine that we can. We are forever striving to learn what is best for each vineyard parcel.”
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OWNER
Andrew Gunn
WINEMaker
Werner Muller, assisted by Bobby Wallace
region
Western Cape - Elgin & Cape South Coast
Vineyard holding
60 ha
Soil types
La motte and Bokkeveld shale
varieties
52 % Sauvignon Blanc - 21% Pinot Noir - 10% Chardonnay - 4% Syrah - 3% Nebbiolo - 3% Semillon - 1% Viognier - 1% Petit Verdot - 1% Mouvedre
Fermentation
Each vineyard parcel is fermented separately and treated individually as to obtain the best possible results from the parcel of grapes
Aging
Sauvignon Blanc is mostly aged in steel tanks and 5% in wood. The red wines are aged for between 9 and 18 months in barrel depending on the cultivar, with 20% new oak.
fARming
Organic with biodynamic influence
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