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SAUVIGNON BLANC
VARIETY:
Sauvignon Blanc 100%
VINTAGE:
CELLAR:
Franschhoek Cellar
AREA OF ORIGIN:
Coastal Region, South Africa
VINEYARD:
The grapes are from 7 different vineyards in the Coastal region - all the sites are carefully selected for the natural cooling effect that is gained from their close proximity to the ocean, their Mediterranean climate, the geological diversity of their soils and for their viticultural practices.
HARVEST DETAILS:
Handpicked from 24 January up to 21 February 2008 between 21-24ºB for full flavour and richness of palate. The criteria that is used for picking is the physical signs of ripeness plus the flavour development that is determined by tasting the berries.
CELLAR TREATMENT:
Reductive treatment from vineyard to bottling in order to capture the varietal flavours. Destalked, mash cooled with 18 hours skin contact and cool fermentation at 10-14ºC. The wine undergoes three months of full lees contact after alcoholic fermentation.
TASTING NOTES:
“An expression of tropical fruit on the nose - litchis and passionfruit, with notes of ripe figs and capsicum. Great concentration of tropical fruit and grassiness and peppers on the palate. A crisp, lively acidity and persistent but elegant finish.”
SERVING:
Enjoy as an aperitif or with grilled, smoked and spicy fish and chicken dishes.
750ml
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