Overgaauw Sauvignon Blanc 2008

A wine rich in complexity, with aromas of green apple, pear, lime, pineapple and a touch of minerality. The aromas follow through onto a well balanced palate offering an elegant refreshing and crisp finish with a lingering aftertaste of enticing tropical fruits, green apple the typical Overgaauw minerality.

Fresh oysters, grilled fish steak with asparagus risotto, fish and langoustine pie, chicken or seafood salad with Asian dressing, salmon sushi.

variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% Sauvignon Blanc ]
winery : Overgaauw Estate
winemaker : David van Velden
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 13.0 % vol  rs : 4.36 g/l  pH : 3.43  ta : 7.43 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  body : Medium  taste : Fruity  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

in the vineyard : Vineyard location: Stellenbosch Kloof - 175 above sea level, south facing, 15km from False Bay
Moderate Climate
Winter average temperature: 13º C (min 7º C, max 17º C)
Summer average temperature: 15.5º C (min 20.5º C, max 30.5º C)
Soil Type: Deep Hutton and Clovelly (decomposed Granite)
Age of vines: 10 years
Trellising: 4-wire hedge system with moveable wires
Pruning: Cordon system with 2 bud spurs, ensuring low yield

Background information:
The unique aspect combined with the soils of Overgaauw contribute in creating a wonderfully complex Sauvignon Blanc, with amazing well balanced natural acids and notes of minerality. The aroma and flavours are a combination elegant tropical fruits and hints of herbaceous greens.

about the harvest: Harvest date: February 2008
Cool harvesting: 05h30 to 11h00 to retain intense varietal flavours
Yield per hectare: 8 tons
Sugar at harvest: 23º Balling

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