Overgaauw Sauvignon Blanc 2006

4 star Wine Magazine Nov 2006
This is a distinctly dry white wine with a combination of green peppers, lime and asparagus aromas which finishes with a refreshing and crisp aftertaste. This single-vineyard wine was made from grapes grown at 175m above sea level. The fruit was picked at different stages of ripeness to ensure a spectrum of flavours.


variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% Sauvignon Blanc ]
winery : Overgaauw Estate
winemaker : Chris Joubert
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 12.0 % vol  rs : 2.75 g/l  pH : 3.9  ta : 6.3 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  body : Medium  taste : Fruity  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

AWARDS
4 star Wine Magazine Nov 2006
Wine Magazine Value Awards 2006
3½ John Platter Wine Guide 2007
in the vineyard : Vineyard location: Stellenbosch Kloof - 175 above sea level, S- facing, 15km from False Bay
Moderate Climate: Winter ave temp: 13ºC (min 7ºC, max 17ºC) / Summer ave temp: 15.5ºC (min 20.5º, max 30.5ºC)
Soil Type: Deep Hutton and Clovelly (decomposed Granite)
Age of vines: 9 years
Trellising: 4-wire hedge system with moveable wires
Pruning: Cordon system with 2 bud spurs, ensuring low yield

about the harvest: Harvest date: % early and % late February 2006
Cool harvesting: 05h30 to 11h00 to retain intense varietal flavours
Yield per hectare: 8 tons
Sugar at harvest: 21.5º Balling

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