Overgaauw Sylvaner 2006

3½ stars John Platter Wine Guide 2007
Overgaauw’s Sylvaner is unique in South Africa since 1971. A delightful wine with melon, pineapple and dried peach aromas which follows through on the palate. The wine finishes with a spicy (ginger) and lingering mouth feel.

It is a wine that can be enjoyed at many occasions.

variety : Sylvaner [ 100% Sylvaner ]
winery : Overgaauw Estate
winemaker : Chris Joubert
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 11.5 % vol  rs : 4.65 g/l  pH : 3.17  ta : 5.73 g/l  
type : White  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

AWARDS
3½ stars John Platter Wine Guide 2007

ageing : It has amazing ageing potential.

in the vineyard : Vineyard location: Stellenbosch Kloof - 200m 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: Deep Hutton and Clovelly (decomposed Granite)
Age of vines: 19 years
Trellising: 4-wire hedge system with moveable wires
Pruning: Cordon system with 2 bud spurs, ensuring low yield

about the harvest: Harvest Date: February 2006
Yield: 6 tonnes/ha
Sugar level at harvest: 23º Balling

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