Tierhoek Sauvignon Blanc 2009

Elegant and refined with subtle flavours of blackberry leaf, passion fruit and minerality.


variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% Sauvignon Blanc ]
winery : Tierhoek
winemaker : Roger Burton
wine of origin : Piekenierskloof
analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol  rs : 1.7 g/l  pH : 3.12  ta : 7.5 g/l  so2 : 69 mg/l  fso2 : 25 mg/l  
type : White  style : Dry  body : Light  taste : Mineral  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

AWARDS
4 Star - Platter Rating : "fine lemony freshness and good texture" Tim James

ageing : Potential to age over the next 3-4 years.

in the vineyard : 20% of these grapes are from a single block of 20 year old, unirrigated bush vines and 80% are from a younger trellised block on the cooler south facing slopes. The soil is weathered sandstone which accounts for the wines' minerality. All practices are organic.

about the harvest: The grapes were picked in the early morning then brought in at low temperatures.  The juice was allowed to settle naturally.

in the cellar : Fermentation was initiated with cultured yeasts with the temperature kept steady at 12°C to preserve the aroma of the wine.  The wine was kept in contact with the fine lees in the tank for 6 months before bottling.

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