Kaapzicht Sauvignon Blanc 2008

Pale straw tinged with green; ripe passion fruit and cape gooseberry flavours with leafy green melon on the finish; gently balancing acidity invites a match with summer salads and seafood pasta dishes.
Elsie Pels - Cape Wine Master


variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% Sauvignon Blanc ]
winemaker : Charl Coetzee
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 12.97 % vol  rs : 3.1 g/l  pH : 3.40  ta : 6.2 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

ageing : 3-5 years

in the vineyard : Vines planted in weathered granite type soil.

about the harvest: Grapes were harvested cool with harvesting stopped at 25° C. Yield of 10 tons/ha.

in the cellar : Made reductively. Dry ice was used to control oxidation. Grapes were given ± 8-10 hours skin contact and enzymes were used to help extract flavours while on the skins. VIN 7 Yeast was used. 2 months lees contact.

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