Hermanuspietersfontein Die Bartho 2008

Characteristics: mineral, flint, gunsmoke
Acidity: crisp
Body: medium
Length: generous
Consistency: supple, silky
Structure: consistent, elegant
Finish: fresh, crisp
Complexity: sophisticated, refined
Balance: well-balanced
Impression: a wine that deserves patience and ages well beyond 2007

variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 74% Sauvignon Blanc 19% Semillon, 7% Nouvelle ]

winery : Hermanuspietersfontein

winemaker : Bartho Eksteen

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 13.06 % vol rs : 1.50 g/l pH : 3.25 ta : 7.20 g/l

type : White style : Dry body : Medium wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Screwcap

AWARDS

2008 Swiss International Air Lines Wine Awards - Gold Award
John Platter 2008 - 4½ Stars

The Barthos are the heart of the family. They are attuned to people and get along with everyone. Wherever they go, they attract people and blend with ease. They do have their weaker moments, but camou?age them with good relationships. Die Bartho was born of itself. Winemaker Bartho believes that the weaker characteristics of all Sauvignon Blanc wines, especially in the middle palate, can be augmented with the addition of Semillon and this is exactly what he did. And then he took it a step further and added the truly South African cultivar, Nouvelle. And thus Die Bartho was born â€“ a sophisticated wine and the flagship white of Hermanuspietersfontein.