Neil Ellis Groenekloof Sauvignon Blanc 2010

Predominant flavours are those of tropical fruit with herbaceous overtones, whilst the overall impression is of elegance and delicacy with a long flavoursome finish.


variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% Sauvignon Blanc ]
winery : Neil Ellis Wines
winemaker : Neil Ellis with Warren Ellis and Reginald Holder
wine of origin : 
analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol  rs : 3 g/l  pH : 3.38  ta : 7.4 g/l  
type : White  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

in the vineyard : These bushvines are low-yielding vineyards with no supplementary irrigation. The soil consists of predominantly decomposed granite and clay with good water-retention capacities. Multi-clonal planting on R110.

about the harvest: Harvest commenced on 2 February and carried through to 25 February. Grapes were harvested between 20.3 and 23.7°B with a total acid of 7.6 and a pH of 3.42.

in the cellar : The juice was handled reductively and left to settle for 3 days after which it was racked and inoculated to ferment at low temperatures. Left on the lees for 3 months before blending and bottling. Bottled in August 2010.

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