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Backsberg Tread Lightly Sauvignon Blanc 2012

Bursting with aromas of gooseberry and passion fruit, this lively wine matches aromatic intensity with freshness and balance. Lime and nettle characters predominate the palate, cleverly matching fruit sweetness with natural acidity.

With a variety of foods, especially salads, cold meats, chicken and fish salads
variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% Sauvignon Blanc ]
winemaker : Alicia Rechner
wine of origin : Western Cape
analysis : alc : 13.07 % vol  rs : 1.6 g/l  pH : 3.38  ta : 5.6 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  body : Light  taste : Fruity  
pack : Bottle  closure : Screwcap  

ageing : Best enjoyed within 2 years.
in the vineyard : CLIMATE: Mediterranean
SOIL TYPE: Clay loam, med-high yield, 315m North East, Durbanville Med yield South facing & Grabouw med yield East facing
VITICULTURE: 12 year old vineyards, yield 8-12t/ha
about the harvest: Picked in early morning.
in the cellar : Early morning picked, crushed, pressed and fermented for 3 weeks at 13 deºC. Bottled within the production year in PET bottles.
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