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Avondale Sauvignon Blanc 2008

Why make a New Zealand style wine if you are in South Africa.

variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% Sauvignon Blanc ]
winery : Avondale Farm
winemaker : Bertus Albertyn
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol  rs : 2.1 g/l  pH : 3.2  ta : 6.8 g/l  
type : White  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  
AWARDS
2009 John Platter - 4 Stars

ageing : Made to be enjoyed in the year of vintage, but with undertones of grass and asparagus the wine may surprise one three years down the line.
in the vineyard : Viticulturist: Johnathan Grieve
Vineyards: 9 year old vines
Yield of 8 tons per hectare
about the harvest: The grapes were harvested from south-facing vineyards in Devon Valley, Stellenbosch and from Faure vineyards overlooking False Bay. The grapes were picked between 21°B and 24ºB and pressed at these different degrees of ripeness.

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