Openers Sauvignon Blanc 2008

Delicate and fresh with beautiful aromas on the nose. Firm acid but not overpowering.

A lighter-bodied wine, enjoyable either on its own or with chicken or a crisp, fresh salad.

variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% Sauvignon Blanc ]
winery : 
winemaker : Reino Kruger
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 13.0 % vol  rs : 4.5 g/l  pH : 3.25  ta : 6.2 g/l  va : 0.45 g/l  so2 : under 125 mg/l  fso2 : 45 mg/l  
type : White  style : Dry  body : Light   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Screwcap  

in the vineyard : Soil: Alluvial, Scali, Hutton, Clovelly and Kroonstad.
Growing Climate/Vintage Conditions: Cool ocean breeze, receiving early-morning sun.

about the harvest: Date of Harvest: February
Type of Harvest: Cool, early morning harvest by hand.

in the cellar : Method: 6 - 24 hours skin contact, free-run juice only.
Fermentation Temperature: 12° C
Length: 30 days. Extended lees contact, small wooded component added from small French barrels.
Malolactic Fermentation: None

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