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Graham Beck Pheasants' Run Sauvignon Blanc 2010

Name: Graham Beck Pheasants' Run Sauvignon Blanc 2010
Brand: Graham Beck
SKU: 25146

A true expression of this varietal showing intense gooseberry and ripe fig flavours with fresh asparagus and snap peas. Great complexity, fruit intensity and elegance with a crispy freshness. A true reflection of great Sauvignon Blanc terroir.

Serve with Parma (or Seranno) ham and fresh figs, chargrilled chicken over an open fire, pasta with an asparagus pesto.

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variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% Sauvignon Blanc ]

winery : Graham Beck

winemaker : Pieter Ferreira

wine of origin : Coastal Region

analysis : alc : 13.53 % vol rs : 2.17 g/l pH : 3.38 ta : 7.36 g/l

type : White style : Off Dry body : Full taste : Fruity

pack : Bottle closure : Screwcap

AWARDS

Veritas 2010 Wine Awards - Gold Medal
5 Stars - John Platter 2011

in the vineyard : The grapes are a special selection from our finest cool climate vineyards that showed exceptional quality in the 2010 vintage. Dry land vineyards with well weathered deep red soil and good water retention.

about the harvest: Handpicked early morning, 15th February packed with dry ice and transported to the Franschhoek Cellar to be crushed.

in the cellar : The grapes were crushed with 18 hours skin contact. Settling took place over a 2 day period and fermentation at 10-13°C for 29 days. Lees contact for 5 months with the lees been stirred up once a week prior to bottling.

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