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Diemersdal Sauvignon Rose 2008

Combining 2 fasionable winestyles (Cool-Region Sauvignon Blanc and Dry Rosé) resulted in the unique and worlds first Sauvignon Blanc based Rosé. The Diemersdal Sauvignon Rosé, is delicate, fruity, lively, with distinctive Sauvignon Blanc aromas of passion fruit and lime, with hints of cherries and backcurrent, flavours of the Cabernet Sauvignon. With crisp acidity and a balanced palate and fruity aftertones.

variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 93% Sauvignon Blanc. 7% Cabernet Sauvignon ]
winemaker : Thys Louw, Mari van der Merwe
wine of origin : Durbanville
analysis : alc : 12.52 % vol  rs : 3.5 g/l  pH : 6.8  ta : 3.45 g/l  
type : Rose  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  
in the vineyard : Slope: Slight Southeast facing slopes
Soil: Decomposed granite (Hutton) with high clay content
Climate: Moderate with cooling sea breezes from the Atlantic Ocean
Yield: SB: 9t/ha; CS: 12t/ha
Trellising: 4 wire Perold
Age of vines: SB: 15 years; CS: 17 years
Irrigation: Dry-land conditions

in the cellar : 
Vinified separate during the 2008 vintage. Traditional reductive Sauvignon Blanc winemaking  3 weeks before bottling, 7% fresh Cabernet Sauvignon was added to the Sauvignon Blanc until the perfect rosy-salmon colour, with complimented flavours was matched!

Post fermentation lees contact of 3 months, stirred up once a week to enhance mouth feel and concentration. Blended 3 weeks before bottling and stabilization.

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