Rijk's Private Cellar Sauvignon Blanc 2006

An attractive green fig aroma on the nose is supported by hints of lime and gooseberry. Asparagus aroma's should come to the fore after some ageing. The palate is lively and well balanced - crisp acid with a lovely creaminess to round it off.

variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% Sauvignon Blanc ]

winery : Rijks Wine Estate and Hotel

winemaker : Pierre Wahl

wine of origin : Tulbagh

analysis : alc : 12.5 % vol rs : 1.6 g/l pH : 3.2 ta : 7.2 g/l

type : White style : Dry body : Full

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

Double Gold Medal Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2001 – Double Gold

Michelangelo International Competition 2000 - Gold

ageing : Enjoyable now until end of 2009.

in the vineyard : Vines: Single block vineyard (0.7 ha) of 1 ha in Malmesbury
Trellis: Double Cordon
Clone: SB.159A (35%)
SB.10B (65%)

about the harvest: 3 & 6 February - Malmesbury; 20 January - Rijk's
Night harvest and handpicked.
Yield: Harvest 11.5 tons at an average of 6.8 tons/ha

email the winery

email this page

find our wines in :