Rijk's Iceberg White 2002

Apricot and pomegranate aromas, accompanied by the smell of fresh spring blossoms. Quite a fleshy, creamy palate finishing off clean and crisp.


variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% Sauvignon Blanc ]
winemaker : Pierre Wahl
wine of origin : Tulbagh
analysis : alc : 13.90 % vol  rs : 5.1 g/l  pH : 2.86  ta : 6.9 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  body : Medium  taste : Fruity  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

ageing : Enjoy now to Mid-2003

in the vineyard : Trellis: Couble Cordon
Clones: SB. 159A & SB.10B

about the harvest: Night harvest and handpicked.
Harvest Date: 28 January 2002
Harvested 5.2 tons at an average of 7.4 tons/ha

in the cellar : Worked reductively throughout the winemaking process. 24 hours skin contact, extended lees contact and 8 weeks post fermentation.
Bottling Date: Mid-July 2002

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