Swartland Sauvignon Blanc 2011

Name: Swartland Sauvignon Blanc 2011
Brand: Swartland
SKU: 27446

Full upfront tropical flavours with underlying supporting green pepper and vegetative flavours. Acid is clean and fresh on the palate with a lingering fruity aftertaste.

variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% Sauvignon Blanc ]

winery : Swartland Winery

winemaker : Andries Blake

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 11.86 % vol rs : 1.85 g/l pH : 3.5 ta : 5.89 g/l so2 : 118 mg/l fso2 : 42 mg/l

type : Red

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

in the vineyard : Soil: Sauvignon Blanc are grown on the very best soils in the region. Deep, cool soils with excellent moist retention properties are selected to ensure a minimum of moist-stress on the vines. The cooler southern slopes and higher altitudes are selected for this sensitive noble cultivar.
Climate: The Swartland falls within the coastal winter rainfall area. Warm, dry summers, moderated by cool Atlantic breezes.
Annual rainfall: 400mm average.

about the harvest: Low production of 6 ton/ha from unirrigated bushvines. The grapes are hand harvested at optimum ripeness, as determined by tasting and chemical analysis.

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