Stonecross Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon 2004

Innovative winemaking and well-managed oaking gives a light green / yellow appearance. Good weight on the middle palate, which is balanced by a crisp freshness and a long finish. A wine with upfront fruit flavours.

Meat: Vegetarian pasta, pan-fried chicken breast, lean pork and veal schnitzel.Fish: Sushi, oysters, fried perlemoen.Side dishes: Mediterranean vegetables.Herbs: Avoid black pepper.Cheese: Goat’s milk in its purest form.

variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 60% Sauvignon Blanc, 40% Semillon ]
winery : Deetlefs Estate
winemaker : Kobus Deetlelfs
wine of origin : Rawsonville
analysis : alc : 13.00 % vol  rs : 5.02 g/l  ta : 5.77 g/l  so2 : 124.00 mg/l  fso2 : 42.00 mg/l  
type : White  style : Dry  body : Medium  taste : Fruity  
pack : Bottle  

ageing : Excellent now, but portrays good development potential.

in the vineyard : Sauvignon Blanc
Rootstock: 101-14/ 8-7
Clone: M012/181
Plant Date: 1998
Hectares: 6ha
Average Ton/ha: 12 t/ha
Trellising System: 4 wire vertical Perold
Irrigation: Drip

Semillon
Rootstock:101-14
Clone: P148A
Plant date: 1995
Hectares: 10ha
Average Ton/ha: 12 t/ha
Trellising System: 4 wire vertical Perold
Irrigation: Drip

about the harvest: Grapes were picked at different stages of ripening between 15 February – 09 March 2004.

in the cellar : There was no wood maturation and instead the wine was left on lees for 90 days after fermentation. Various yeast strains and different Vinification techniques were used.

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