Clouds Pink Sauvignon Blanc 2011

A gentle pink salmon colour with a unique nose contrasting the vibrancy of Sauvignon Blanc with a gentle burst of berries. The signiture zest of passion fruit,gooseberries and kiwi so typical of Sauvignon Blanc from Clouds Vineyards is softened and flavoured by a splash of young Syrah.

variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 96% Sauvignon Blanc, 4% Syrah ]

winery : Clouds Wine Estate

winemaker : _

wine of origin :

analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol rs : 3.1 g/l pH : 3.27 ta : 6.6 g/l

type : White

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

ageing : To be enjoyed now, but will mature well for another 1-2 years.

in the vineyard : Situation: North East facing slopes
Altitude: 380m
Varietal; Sauvignon Blanc – “Weerstasie’ clone
Soil Type: Hutton - Decomposed granite
Rootstock: R99
Age of vines: 18 years
Trellising: Vertical hedge
Pruning: 2-Bud Spurs every 15cm
Irrigation: Dry Land

about the harvest: Picking date: Late February 2011
Yield: 8.5 tons/ha

in the cellar : Fermentation Temp: 13ºC
Yeast: assorted French strains and local strains
The grapes were crushed and destemmed. The juice was immediately pressed and cold settled for 2 days at 12ºC, were after it was inoculated with the above yeasts. After fermentation the wine was left on the fine lees for 4 months in stainless steel tanks.
Only free juice used.

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