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Nederburg Foundation Lyric 2007

Colour: Brilliant green
Bouquet: Vibrant grassy and gooseberry aromas with a hint of herbaceous nuances and ripe citrus.
Palate: Distinctive herbaceous and gooseberry aromas support a wonderfully balanced palate with a lingering pleasant finish.

The winemaker suggests serving this wine with fresh fruit, seafood, fish, chicken or veal.
variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 51% Sauvignon Blanc, 26% Chenin Blanc, 23% Chardonnay, 22% Semillon, 1% Verdelho ]
winery : Nederburg Wines
winemaker : Tariro Masayiti
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 12.10 % vol  rs : 7.20 g/l  pH : 3.30  ta : 6.70 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  taste : Fruity  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  
in the vineyard : 

The grapes were sourced from vineyards in the Durbanville, Stellenbosch, Paarl and Slanghoek areas. Planted between 1969 and 1998, t hese vineyards grow in Clovelly, Hutton, Tukulu and Oakleaf soils, at an altitude of 80 m to 120 m. Grafted onto nematode-resistant rootstock Richter 99 and 101 – 114, the vines, received supplementary irrigation from an overhead sprinkler system.
about the harvest: 

The grapes were harvested by hand and machine between 20° and 22° Balling during January to mid-February.

in the cellar : 

They were crushed and then cool-fermented in temperature - controlled stainless steel tanks for two to three weeks at 13°C . The Chardonnay was fermented in new and second-fill barrels. No skin contact was allowed and only the free-run juice was used. The wine was left on the lees for just over four months until blending , with regular stirring taking place.
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