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Devon Hill Sauvignon Blanc 2009

Tropical fruit layers - almost overpowering; gooseberry, grape fruit, tropical tones with gentle fruit acid (all natural); extended lees contact for 9 month period enhanced the mouthfeel. This is a super Stellenbosch Sauvignon Blanc!

variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% Sauvignon Blanc ]
winery : 
winemaker : _
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol  rs : 4.1 g/l  pH : 3.42  ta : 6.90 g/l  va : 0.49 g/l  so2 : 42 mg/l  fso2 : 109 mg/l  
type : Red  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  
AWARDS
3½ Stars - John Platter Guide
2010 - First vintage under new winemakers - Kowie du Toit & Andries de Klerk
in the vineyard : Soil: Deep, red decomposed Granite soil
Growing Climate/Vintage Conditions: As the Devon Valley lies less than 20km from the False Bay coast, it is greatly affected by the cool southern sea breezes, which prevail in the summer months. Winter brings on the moisture-laden northwestern winds, which result in most of the Valley's 750mm of annual rainfall.
about the harvest: Date of Harvest: Mid-February - early morning harvest only - temperature below 20° C
Type of Harvest: Hand harvest with small 20.0kg harvest lug box, hand sorted on conveyer belt
in the cellar : Method: Hand sorted grapes, harvest in the morning hours , crushed and destemmed under a blanket of carbon dioxide (prevent oxidation and protect all fruit flavours) Only the free-run juice was used.
Temperature: 12.0 - 14.0° C
Length: 21 Days fermentation; extended lees contact; no filtration
Malolactic: None
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