Cape Point Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2010

The wine shows a complex array of tropical fruit, grapefruit and limes all held together by an incredible mineral backbone.

The palate is rich and full made in a style to be a wonderful food companion.

variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Semillon ]

winery : Cape Point Vineyards

winemaker : Duncan Savage

wine of origin : Cape Point

analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol rs : 2.8 g/l pH : 3.2 ta : 6.6 g/l

type : White style : Dry taste : Mineral

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

ageing : This Sauvignon Blanc is drinking beautifully at present, but try to exercise patience as it will only improve over the next 2 - 5 years.

in the vineyard : Variety: Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon
Trellis: Vertical trellis
Planting Density: 3200 vines/ha
Soil: Decomposed granite
Irrigation: Drip

about the harvest: Grapes for this wine are picked on the picturesque south facing Noordhoek slopes from the Peninsulas’ southern most vineyards. The grapes were harvested between 22° - 23.5° Balling in the early hours of the morning and were all hand-picked.

in the cellar : · Skin Contact : 0 - 6 hours
· Settling : 24 hours
· Yeast : vin7, ALS
· Fermentation : 95% stainless steel, 5% barrel fermented
· Fermentation Temperature : 14° - 18° C
· Lees Ageing : 5 months on lees

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