| Vintage: |
2007 |
| Origin: |
Groenekloof ward, Darling Hills |
| Variety: |
Sauvignon Blanc |
| Age of vines: |
10-20 Years
Average 14 years |
| Clone: |
Multi clonal planting on R110 |
| Harvest date: |
22nd January 2007 - 15th February 2007 |
| Yield: |
4 - 5.6 tons/ha |
| Harvest stats: |
Grapes harvested between 20.5şB to 24.0şB;
Total Acid 6.7 - 11.5 g/litre;
pH 3.02 - 3.4 |
| Fermentation: |
The juice was handled reductively and left to settle for 3 days after which it was racked and inoculated to ferment at low temperatures. Left on the lees for 3 months before blending and bottling. |
| Bottling date: |
Bottled in June 2007 |
| Analysis: |
Alcohol 3.5 percent;
Residual Sugar 3.0 g/litre;
Total Acid 7.0 g/litre;
pH 3.35 |
| Tasting note: |
Predominant flavours are those of tropical fruit with herbaceous overtones, whilst the overall impression is of elegance and delicacy with a long flavoursome finish. |
