| Vintage: |
2008 |
| Origin: |
Elgin |
| Variety: |
Sauvignon Blanc |
| Soil type: |
Bokkeveld Shale |
| Harvest date: |
14th February 2008 to 21st February 2008 |
| Yield: |
5.0 tons or 30 hl/ha |
| Harvest stats: |
Grapes harvested between 21.0şb to 23.0şB ;
Total acid 7.6 to 8.4g/litre ;
pH 3.15 |
| Vinification: |
The juice was handled reductively and left to settle for 3 days after which it was racked and innoculated to ferment at low temperatures. Left on the lees for 3 months before blending and bottling. |
| Bottling date: |
Bottled in August 2008 |
| Analysis: |
Alcohol 13.5 percent ;
Residual sugar 1.5g/litre ;
Total acid 7.0g/litre ;
pH 3.25 |
| Tasting note: |
Bright straw colour with greenish tinge. Expressive aroma with concentrated guava, nettle and late summer fruits. Rich texture an palate weight underpin juicy melon and mineral notes. |
