Cape Point Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2004

The wine shows an extremely complex array of green peppers, asparagus, nettles, limes, pine nut and minerality. The palate is full and incredibly seamless, with a wonderful intensity and length.

variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Semillon ]

winery : Cape Point Vineyards

winemaker : Duncan Savage

wine of origin : Cape Point

analysis : alc : 13.6 % vol rs : 1.9 g/l pH : 3.3 ta : 7.2 g/l so2 : 114 mg/l fso2 : 40 mg/l

type : White

ageing : This Sauvignon Blanc is drinking beautifully at present, but try to exercise patience as it will only improve over the next 2-3 years.

in the vineyard : Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Trellis: Vertical trellis
Planting Density: 3200 vines/ha
Soil: Decomposed granite
Irrigation: Drip
Yield: 6 tons/ha

about the harvest: Grapes for this wine are picked on the picturesque south facing Noordhoek slopes from the Peninsulasâ€™ southern most vineyards. The grapes were harvested between 22Â°B and 23.5Â°B in the early hours of the morning and were all hand-picked.

in the cellar : Skin Contact: 6 hours
Settling: 24 hours
Yeast: vin7
Fermentation: 90% stainless steel, 10% barrel
Fermentation Temperature: 14-18Â°C
Lees Ageing: 9Â½ months on gross lees
Barrel Ageing: 10% of the Sauvignon Blanc was aged in new 500l barrels for 8 months
Final Blend: 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Semillon

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