Wildekrans Sauvignon Blanc 2008

An excellent example of cool climate Sauvignon Blanc. This wine has upfront aroma of green fig and litchi packed with tropical fruit flavours on the palate and a lingering citrus finish.

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variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% Sauvignon Blanc ]
winemaker : William Wilkinson
wine of origin : Overberg
analysis : alc : 13 % vol  rs : 1.4 g/l  pH : 3.14  ta : 5.8 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

ageing : 2 years

in the vineyard : Area: Bot River, Walker Bay Ward
Soil type: Bokkeveld shale
Age of vines: 16 years old
Vine density: 3,500 Vines per hectare

about the harvest: Harvest date: Early morning in February 2008
Yield: 6 tons/ha

in the cellar : After harvesting the grapes were gently pressed and fermented at 12° C in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve the clean fruit flavours that are typical of Wildekrans wines.

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