Cederberg Sauvignon Blanc 2011

Name: Cederberg Sauvignon Blanc 2011
Brand: Cederberg
SKU: 29696

Flintiness and bold white asparagus, green fig, fig leave and typical minerality aromas.

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variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% Sauvignon Blanc ]

winery : Cederberg Cellar

winemaker : David Nieuwoudt

wine of origin : Cederberg

analysis : alc : 13.0 % vol rs : 2.6 g/l pH : 3.42 ta : 6.9 g/l

type : White style : Dry body : Light taste : Herbaceous

pack : Bottle closure : Screwcap

AWARDS

Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2012 - Bronze
International Wine Challenge 2011 - Silver Medal

ageing : A cooler climate allows for this wine to age, with an optimum 3 years of cellaring. Expect the flintiness and minerality to intensify with age.

in the vineyard : Facing: South and East
Soil type: Slate and sandstone
Vineyard area: 11ha
Trellised: Extended Perold 6 wire
Irrigation: Supplementary
Clone: SB316D on Richter 99 SB10 on Richter 110

about the harvest: Degree Balling at Harvest: 20° - 23.5° Balling
Yield: 7 - 8t/ha

in the cellar : Fermentation: Reductive style - skin contact for 8 hours; press; settle for 2days at 10° C.
Fementation Temperature: 10° C - 12° C
Fermentation Days: 22 - 36 days.

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