Van Loveren Cramond Sauvignon Blanc/ Chardonnay 2011

The wine combines the grassy flavours of the Sauvignon blanc with the citrus flavours of the Chardonnay (lightly oaked). The wine has a good acidic backbone, which adds length to the wine. Fresh and crisp, to be consumed within 2 years of vintage.

variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 53% Sauvignon Blanc, 47% Chardonnay ]

winery : Van Loveren

winemaker : Bussell Retief

wine of origin : Robertson

analysis : alc : 13.52 % vol rs : 1.4 g/l pH : 3.45 ta : 6.8 g/l

type : White style : Dry

pack : Bottle closure : Screwcap

ageing : MATURATION POTENTIAL: 2 - 3 years

in the vineyard : AGE OF VINE: 16 Years old
SOILS: Well drained alluvial sandy soil; Karoo
TRELLISING: 4 Wire Perold system
IRRIGATION: Drip irrigation controlled by a computer system through meters and tensiometers.

about the harvest: Machine harvested. Night harvested at optimum ripeness.

in the cellar : The Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay were vinified separately and blended after stabilisation. The Chardonnay was lightly oaked for 5 months French oak staves.

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Van Loveren Cramond Sauvignon Blanc/ Chardonnay 2011

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