|
2008
CELLAR SELECTION SAUVIGNON BLANC |
| 2008
| 2007
| 2006
| 2005
| 2004 |
| Vineyard/Soil: |
Highest
Sauvignon Blanc vineyards on the Slopes of the
Helderberg in the Stellenbosch
Region; 620 metres above sea level.
Predominantly decomposed granite and shale |
| Age
of vines: |
11
- 22 years old |
| Clone: |
Multi
clonal planting on R99 & R110 |
| Yield: |
5
tons/ha |
| Harvest
stats: |
Grapes
harvested at 22.0ºB to 23.5ºB |
| Winemaking
Notes: |
All
grapes where hand picked and gently hand-sorted.
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.
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| Bottled: |
Bottled
in July 2008 |
| Analysis: |
Alcohol
13.5%, Residual sugar 2.1 g/litre, TA 6.27 g/litre,
pH 3.36 |
| Tasting
Note: |
Mouth-watering
aromas of pungent tropical and passion fruit/granadilla,
gooseberry, lime with mineral and green fig overtones.
The palate has exceptional richness, with dense
layers of exciting pineapple, grapefruit and ripe
gooseberry flavours leading to a lively and intense
everlasting finish. |
| Winemakers
Notes: |
This
wine is a true reflection of our elevated mountain
vineyard sites, our commitment, passion in making
wines that reflect a true sense of place, meticulous
viticulture and a passionate team. |
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