Asara Ivory 2009

Name: Asara Ivory 2009
Brand: Asara
SKU: 23788

An unwooded wine for all occasions blended from 60% Sauvignon Blanc and 40% Chardonnay. The Sauvignon Blanc portion contributes aromas of green-fruit and asparagus, whilst the Chardonnay contributes more soft citrus fruit flavours to smooth the palate.

variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 60% Sauvignon Blanc, 40% Chardonnay (unwooded) ]

winery : Asara Wine Estate and Hotel

winemaker : Jan Van Rooyen

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 12.5 % vol rs : 1.6 g/l ta : 5.5 g/l

type : White style : Dry

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

in the vineyard : Viticulture - Sauvignon Blanc
Age: 6 - 13 years
Clone: SB 24 and SB 31
Rootstock: Richter 110
Trellising: Extended Double Perold
Soil Type: Tukulu and Oakleaf
Plant spacing: 1.2m by 2.7m

Viticulture - Chardonnay
Age: 8 - 13 years
Clone: CY3
Rootstock: Richter 99 and R110
Trellising: Extended Double Perold & Hedge
Soil Type: Tukulu and Villafontes
Plant Spacing: 1.2m by 2.5m

about the harvest: The grapes for the Ivory are harvested at ca 22.5° B. At this level of maturity we have a perfect balance of flavour and freshness.

in the cellar : The Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay juice is fermented separately in stainless steel tanks for two and a half weeks at 12° to 14° C. After the fermentation has been completed the wine is allowed to mature in contact with the yeast lees (dead yeast cells) for two months. This resting period of yeast contact allows the wine to settle and become clear.

As soon as the wine is ready for blending, each tank is tasted and rated according to flavour and style before the trial blends are made up. This year we chose two vineyards of each variety, one older and one younger, to give you the perfect balance between freshness and flavour.

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