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Zandvliet Le Bistro Sauvignon Blanc 2011

Colour: Straw
Nose: Well balanced green pepper nose intermingled with lime and a slight hint of grapefruit.
Palate: A zesty, lively wine with the nose following through to the palate. Very good and balanced natural acidity makes this a fantastic summer lunch wine.

Appreciation: Serve well chilled. Food Pairing: Makes a great aperitif or enjoy with fresh fish, pastas, white meats and adventurous combinations in salads.
variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% Sauvignon Blanc ]
winemaker : Johan van Wyk
wine of origin : Robertson
analysis : alc : 12.5 % vol  rs : 1.7 g/l  pH : 3.52  ta : 6.2 g/l  
type : White  body : Medium  taste : Mineral  
pack : Bottle  closure : Screwcap  
AWARDS
John Platter: 3 Stars

ageing : Drink now to end 2011
in the vineyard : Terroir
Slope: Very gently, southerly
Soil: Rocky, chalk rich
Climate: Moderate summer, with low night temperatures, cold winter
Wind: Cool south easterly (summer)
about the harvest: Strictly night harvested for coolest fruit and preservation of delicate aromas and flavours so typical of Sauvignon Blanc.
Yield 8-10 ton/ha
in the cellar : Oenology: Strictly night harvested for coolest fruit and preservation of delicate aromas and flavours so typical of Sauvignon Blanc. Stringent anti-oxidative juice management. Fermented with X5

The Team
Winemaker: Johan van Wyk (2000-2010), Ettienne Malan (2010)
Advised by: Paul de Wet (1976)
Viticulture: Dan de Wet (1993)
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