6 Bottles. 1 of each. Non Amendable.
 
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Matassa / Tom Lubbe
 
Tom Lubbe is a New Zealander who grew up in South Africa. In the late 90’s, Tom was working at the only estate in South Africa using indigenous yeasts and lower yields. He helped innovate and shape the wine scene in South Africa and forged the space for winemakers like Craig Hawkins (Testalonga) whom spent several vintages working with Tom to flourish. n-irrigated, bush-vines pruned to the “gobelet” technique. The vineyards of Domaine Matassa are worked naturally without any chemical aids. Tom is certified organic by Ecocert and uses biodynamic techniques and various plant fermentations to activate and nourish his soils. Tom is passionate about continuing to diversify his agriculture away from simple monoculture. He has recently planted seven different varieties of old, local olives which have been deliberately mixed up like the old vineyards, which are never one variety. Tom also sows up to 15 different plants in between his vineyard rows, which contribute to a greater diversity of soil microbiology. Tom’s logic and ideas in the vineyard translate to the cellar where he aims to have a wine full of mineral energy. These days most of Tom’s wines are bottled with less than 10mg/l of total sulphur reflecting transformation in the health and vitality of his vineyards over the last decade. 
 
 
‘Olla’ Blanc 2020
 
50% Muscat Petit Grain, 50% Macabeu. Whole bunch carbonic fermentation. Maceration 1 week in tank, elevage in tank and large wood. Vine age 40-50 years.
 
‘Marguerite’ 2020
 
40% Muscat Petit Grains, 30% Muscat d’Alexandrie and 30% Macabeu all grown on schiste soils. Whole cluster fermentation in a mixture of barrels and 500L demi-muid and elevage in both for 8 months. Vine age 60-80 years.
 
‘Olla’ Rouge 2020
 
Grenache 60%, Syrah 10%, Grenache Gris 20%, Macabeu 10%. Whole bunch carbonic fermentation. Maceration 1 week in tank, elevage in tank and large wood. Vine age 40-50 years.
 
‘Tattouine’ 2020
 
Very old vines of Grenache Gris 90% and Grenache 10% grown on schiste. 3 week maceration as whole clusters in large wood. 8 months elevage in wood. Vine age 100+ years.
 
‘Brutal’ Rouge 2020
 
Syrah 70%, Muscat à Petits Grains 30%. 3 day whole cluster fermentation in tank before being pressed to old wood for 6 month elevage. Vine age 60 years.
 
‘Romanissa’ 2020
 
100% Grenache Noir (Lledoner Pelut clone) on schiste. Whole cluster fermentation in wood then 10 months elevage. Vine age 80-100 years old.