Tulbagh Sauvignon Blanc 2005

Colour: Bright lemony yellow with a tinge of green.
Nose: Passion fruit and tangerine flavours with nuances of fig leaves.
Palate: Finely balanced tropical and green flavours with lively fruit acids and traces of lime.

Cajun chicken, seafood pasta with a creamy sauce, grilled linefish and fresh summer salads.

variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% Sauvignon Blanc ]
winery : Tulbagh Winery
winemaker : Carl Allen & Elsabé le Roux
wine of origin : Tulbagh
analysis : alc : 11.68 % vol  rs : 3.0 g/l  pH : 3.34  ta : 5.8 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  
pack : Bottle  

about the harvest: The grapes are from vigorous, high trellised vineyards in the valley floor. Harvesting took place in the cool morning hours of 28 January 2005 at 19° Balling.

in the cellar : After gentle pressing the juice was settled overnight at 10°C before being racked and inoculated with selected yeast. Fermentation took place at 11° - 13°C for 12 days.

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