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Eden Crest Sauvignon Blanc / Chardonnay / Viognier 2009

The wine has a light straw-yellow colour with green tinge. Fresh pineapple, litchi and tropical aromas characterize the nose. The palate is juicy and smooth with a refreshing crispness.

Serve between 13 and 15°C with fresh garden salads, cold meats and seafood.
variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 74% Sauvignon Blanc, 21% Chardonnay, 5% Viognier ]
winemaker : Hannes Nel
wine of origin : 
analysis : alc : 13.0 % vol  rs : 3.36 g/l  pH : 3.36  ta : 6.16 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  taste : Fruity  
pack : Bottle  closure : Screwcap  

ageing : Enjoy up to 3 years after the vintage.

in the vineyard : Altitude: 100 - 500 m above sea level
Age of vines: 4 - 9 years
Origin: Grapes from Lourensford Wine Estate.
Soil: Situated on a variety of soils derived from decomposed granite and sandstone.
about the harvest: Harvested in February and March 2009.

in the cellar : All grapes were sorted for quality purposes after arrival at the winery. De-stemming and crushing followed after which the mash was conveyed to the presses via a mash cooling system that rapidly cooled the mash to 6 - 8°C. Light pressing followed and the juice was settled overnight at about 10°C. The clarified juice was racked to a fermentation tank where it was inoculated with a chosen yeast strain. Alcoholic fermentation was carried out between 14 to 18°C.
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