Spier Sauvignon Blanc 2008

Green in colour with a yellow hue, the wine shows fresh tropical fruit aromas with passion fruit, gooseberries and cut grass undertones. Layers of above mentioned fruits follows through on a well-structured and -balanced palate.

Serve with grilled tuna in a lemon caper butter.

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variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% Sauvignon Blanc ]

winery : Spier Wine Farm

winemaker : Anton Swarts

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 12.82 % vol rs : 4.5 g/l pH : 3.33 ta : 5.82 g/l

type : White style : Dry taste : Fruity

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

ageing : Enjoy now, or within 3 years from harvest.

in the vineyard : Climate:
Average Temperature:Summer - 23ºC, Winter: 14ºC
Annual Rainfall: 720 mm
Proximity to ocean: 20-80 km

Soil:
Alluvial, Clovelly and Glenrosa

Vineyard:
Trellised vines aged 8 to 11 years yielded the grapes for this wine. The vineyards received supplementary drip irrigation and produced 8-10 tons per hectare.

about the harvest: The grapes were harvested at 23°-24° Balling.

in the cellar : Slow fermentation took place at 12-15ºC in stainless steel tanks. The wine matured on the primary lees for 3-4 months.

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