Inglewood Sauvignon Blanc 2011

The Vineyards

Sourced from a multi-blend vineyard from Groenekloof and Stellenbosch with an average of 14 years of age.  Soils mostly decomposed granite  and shale.

The Grape Variety

100% Sauvignon Blanc

Winemaking

Whole bunch pressed. 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.

Bottled in July 2011.

Alcohol: 13.5%
Residual Sugar: 4.0 g/l
Total Acid: 5.95 g/l
pH: 3.35

Tasting notes

Predominant flavours are those of tropical fruit with herbaceous overtones, whilst the overall impression is of elegance and delicacy with a long flavoursome finish.