Zorgvliet Sauvignon Blanc 2004

The nose shows multi-layered tropical fruit with citrus and an abundance of green fig flavours. An excellent balance between sweetness and acidity shows on the palate with fresh fruit flavours. The wine finishes with a long lingering acidity that makes this wine absolutely delicious.

variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% Sauvignon Blanc ]

winery : Zorgvliet Wine Estate

winemaker : Neil Moorhouse

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 13.6 % vol rs : 3.67 g/l pH : 3.23 ta : 6.90 g/l

type : White

pack : Bottle

ageing : To be enjoyed now, but will mature well for another 2 â€“3 years.

in the vineyard : Situation: South facing slopes
Altitude: 320m
Distance from sea: Approximately 10 km
Soil Type: Decomposed granite
Rootstock: R110
Age of vines: 4 years
Trellising: Vertical hedge
Pruning: Cordon
Irrigation: Drip

about the harvest: Picking date: 10 February 2004
Yield: 5 tons/ha

in the cellar : Fermentation Temp: 14ÂºC
Yeast: assorted French strains and local strains
The grapes were crushed and destemmed. The juice was immediately pressed and cold settled for 3 days at 12ÂºC, were after it was inoculated with the above yeast. After fermentation the wine was left on the fine lees for 6 months in stainless steel tanks.
Malolactic fermentation: none
Wood aging: none
Bottled: 3 September 2004
Production: 1450 cases x 6

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