Sauvignon Blanc 2008 Print E-mail

Tasting Notes: 

 

A grassy edge, coupled with a minerally freshness, is complimented with a lingering aftertaste. The acidity is perfectly balanced with the sugars resulting in a wonderfully zesty wine

   Sauvignon Blanc 2008 
Food Suggestions:
 

Best on its own or with shellfish, pasta and chicken dishes.

Colour:   

A bright greeny-yellow colour

Nose:
 A zesty wine filled with scents of tropical fruit.
Blend Information:
 

100% Sauvignon Blanc

Ageing Potential:  0 - 2 years. Ideal for drinking now.
Awards  Gold Medal - 2008 Michelangelo Wine Awards
Vinification:   Harvesting was done very early in the morning and the block was picked at different stages of ripeness to give a combination of flavours. A long slow fermentation of ±22 days at temperatures of 11-14°C followed. The wine was left on the lees for 6 weeks before racking took place.
Technical Analysis:   Residual Sugar : 3.9 g/l
Total Acidity : 5.8 g/l
pH : 3.36
Alcohol : 13.76 %
 
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