Hermanuspietersfontein Nr. 5 Sauvignon Blanc 2010

Characteristics: A classic tropical style, offering aromas of passion fruit, gooseberry and ripe fig flavours.
Acidity: fresh
Body: medium
Length: generous
Consistency: firm, rich
Structure: medium, seamless
Finish: persistent, lingering
Complexity: harmonious
Balance: well-balanced
Overall Impression: suave
Note: Our Sauvignon blancs can bottle mature for 6 years and beyond.

variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% Sauvignon Blanc ]

winery : Hermanuspietersfontein

winemaker : Bartho Eksteen

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 13.35 % vol rs : 2.3 g/l pH : 3.31 ta : 7.1 g/l

type : White style : Dry body : Medium

pack : Bottle closure : Screwcap

AWARDS

This is the tropical Sauvignon blanc style for which Bartho first became known. It stands to reason he'd continue to build the reputation of this classic wine.
The characteristics of the grapes selected from the Walker Bay region manifest in what Bartho calls "a wine that will keep".

Awards / Ratings: John Platter: 4 Stars (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009)