Sauvignon Blanc 2010

These limited release wines demonstrate the distinctiveness of specific vineyard sites and represent our finest quality. Strongly influenced by the interaction of soil, topography and climate, this Sauvignon Blanc is lively, complex and reflective of its origin.

Vintage conditions

The vintage of 2010 is considered one of superlative quality. A cold and wet winter was followed by dry, warm days with cool nights during the summer. Harvest commenced on 12 February 2010.  Grapes were harvested at 23.2°B with a total acid of 8.6 g/l and a pH of 3.13.

The vineyards

The dominant source of fruit for the 2010 Vineyard Selection Sauvignon Blanc was a single vineyard site originating in the Jonkershoek Valley supported by an exquisite parcel of Sauvigon blanc grapes from the Groenekloof ward. This being a deliberate strategy to enhance complexity and structure.

Grape variety

100% Sauvignon blanc.

Winemaking

Although juice handling remained similar to previous vintages namely cold settling for up to 3 days, this vintage introduces 30% spontaneous fermentation in 500l French oak barrels. The balance (70%)  saw fermentation initiated in tank and racked to 228 litre used barrels. Both components were left on the lees for 8 months prior to bottling.

Bottled in November 2010.

Alcohol: 13.5%
Residual Sugar: 2.26 g/l
Total Acid: 6.47 g/l
pH: 3.37

Tasting notes

This wine is pale to a medium straw with vibrant green hues. It shows ripe fruit, apple and ripe lemon the nose and palate with good intensity yet refined flavours