Niel Joubert Sauvignon Blanc 2006

Courtesy of Dave Hughes
Light tropical tones of granadilla and mango on the nose with some grassy notes and a touch of juniper. Well rounded in the mouth with good sweet fruit. Lively, zesty finish.

variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% Sauvignon Blanc ]

winery : Niel Joubert Wines

winemaker : Ernie Lecht

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 13.0 % vol rs : 5.5 g/l pH : 3.41 ta : 5.8 g/l

type : White

pack : Bottle

in the vineyard : Age of vines: 8 years
Slope and aspect: South valley of Simonsberg
Soil: Kroonstad/limestone
Trellis type: 5 wire vertical
Pruning: 1 arms cordon 4 spurs per arm
Yield: 5.5 tons per hectare
Irrigation: Supplementary drip

about the harvest: Date: 1 - 3 February 2006
Method: Hand harvested
Ripeness: 22Âº Balling

in the cellar : Fermentation (white wines): 21 days @ 13ÂºC
Skin contact: 6 hours
Barrel maturation: None

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