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Vineyard Selection Range
Sauvignon Blanc 2004
| Vintage: |
2004 |
| Origin: |
Groenekloof Ward, Darling Hills. |
| Variety: |
Sauvignon Blanc |
| Harvest date: |
3rd March 2004 |
| Yield: |
3.4 tons/ha or 22 hl/ha |
| Harvest stats: |
Grapes harvested at 24.0şB to 25.4şB,
TA 8.4 g/litre,
pH 3.35 |
| Vinification: |
The juice was handled reductuvely and left to settle for 3 days after which it was racked and inoculated to ferment at low temperatures. 30% of the wine was fermented in French oak barrels whilst 70% fermented in tank. Both components were left on the lees for 8 months prior to bottling. |
| Bottled: |
Bottled in October 2004. |
| Analysis: |
Alcohol 14.0%,
Residual sugar 1.8 g/litre,
TA 6.8 g/litre,
pH 3.39 |
| Tasting note: |
Pale to medium straw with vibrant green hues. Good intensity , ripe fruit, apple and ripe lemon, rich but refined flavours. |
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