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David Nieuwoudt Ghost Corner Sauvignon Blanc 2008

Name: David Nieuwoudt Ghost Corner Sauvignon Blanc 2008
Brand: David Nieuwoudt Ghost Corner
SKU: 23587

Focused and full-flavoured with breathtaking intensity. Capsicum, fig and lemongrass aromas. Gooseberry flavours and great minerality from cool growing conditions. Skin and lees contact enhances richness. Satisfying now, but has structure to develop in bottle.

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variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% Sauvignon Blanc ]

winery : Cederberg Cellar

winemaker : David Nieuwoudt

wine of origin : Elim

analysis : alc : 12.5 % vol rs : 2.8 g/l pH : 3.1 ta : 7.1 g/l va : 0.4 g/l so2 : 115 mg/l fso2 : 45 mg/l

type : White body : Full taste : Mineral wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

Veritas 2008: Double Gold
Medal Wine Magazine Tops @ Spar: SA Top 10 SB 2008
Wine Magazine: 4 Star
Michelangelo International Wine Awards: Gold Medal
Winemakers Choice 2008: Diamond Award.

ageing : Maturation potential: Optimum 2 - 5 years.

in the vineyard : Facing: South
Soil types: Bokkeveld slate and gravel
Age of vines: 8 years
Vineyard area: 2 Ha
Trellised: Extended Perold
Irrigated: Supplementary
Clone: SB 316 on Richter99.

about the harvest: Yield per Ha: 6 t/Ha
Harvest date: 14 February 2008
Degree Balling at Harvest: 21.7° Balling.

in the cellar : Fermentation: Skin contact for 8 hours - Only free run juice used - Cold fermentation in stainless steel tanks
Fermentation temp: 12° C
Fermentation days: 24days.

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