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Rijk's Private Cellar Sauvignon Blanc 2008

An attractive green fig aroma on the nose is supported by hints of lime and gooseberry. Asparagus aroma's should come to the fore after some ageing. The palate is lively and well balanced - crisp acid with a lovely creaminess to round it off.

variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% Sauvignon Blanc ]
winemaker : Pierre Wahl
wine of origin : Tulbagh
analysis : alc : 13.93 % vol  rs : 4.6 g/l  pH : 3.40  ta : 5.8 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  body : Full  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  
AWARDS
  • Double Gold Medal Michelangelo International Competition 2001
  • Double Gold Medal Veritas 2000 (Sauvignon Blanc 2000)
  • Gold Medal Michelangelo International Competition 2000
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    ageing : Enjoyable now until end of 2009.
    in the vineyard : Vines: Single block vineyard (0.7 ha) of 1 ha in Malmesbury
    Trellis: Double Cordon
    Clone: SB.159A (35%)
    SB.10B (65%)
    about the harvest: 3 & 6 February - Malmesbury; 20 January - Rijk's
    Night harvest and handpicked.
    Yield: Harvest 11.5 tons at an average of 6.8 tons/ha
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