Alexanderfontein Sauvignon Blanc 2011

Colour: Very light with yellow, green undertones.
Aroma: Rounded off with passion fruit aromas.
Flavours: Intense asparagus flavours.
Finish: Lingering aftertaste entertains the palate long afterwards.

General: Sauvignon Blanc has developed to be the signature wine of the Darling district. Being a cultivar that responds very favourably to a cool growing environment, it produces intense herbaceous and fruity aromas that are enjoyed by al wine consumers.

variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% Sauvignon Blanc ]

winery : Ormonde Wines

winemaker : Michiel du Toit

wine of origin : Darling

analysis : alc : 12.92 % vol rs : 1.7 g/l pH : 3.31 ta : 6.3 g/l

type : White

pack : Bottle size : 0 closure : Cork

ageing : Optimum: Drinkability 2010 - 2011br /

about the harvest: Grapes were handpicked at 23.5°B and harvested early morning.

Harvest date: February 2010

in the cellar : The grapes were cooled down to 12°C. Settling occurred over a period of 24 hours at 12°C, before draining the juice by gravity. Fermentation was between 12 - 14°C with VIN 7. Only free run juice used and one month lees contact after fermentation. This allowed for a clean juice which ferments well.

Bottling date: May 2010

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