| Vintage: |
2008 |
| Origin: |
Groenekloof ward, Darling Hills |
| Variety: |
Sauvignon Blanc |
| Age of vines: |
10 - 20 Years
Average 15 years |
| Clone: |
Multi clonal planting on R110 |
| Harvest date: |
28th January 2008 - 27th February 2008 |
| Yield: |
5.5 tons/ ha |
| Harvest stats: |
Grapes harvested between 20.0şB to 23.0şB
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 July 2008 |
| Analysis: |
Alcohol 13.0 percent;
Residual Sugar 3.0 g/litre;
Total Acid 7.0 g/litre;
ph 3.3
|
| 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. |
