Diemersdal Sauvignon Rosé 2012

Name: Diemersdal Sauvignon Rosé 2012
Brand: Diemersdal
SKU: 32733

Delicate, fruity and lively, with distinctive Sauvignon Blanc aromas of passion fruit and lime, with hints of the cherry and strawberry flavours of Cabernet Sauvignon. A balanced palate with crisp acidity and fruity undertones.

Served well chilled on any occasion.

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variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 93% Sauvignon Blanc, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon ]

winery : Diemersdal Estate

winemaker : Thys Louw, Mari van der Merwe

wine of origin : Durbanville

analysis : alc : 13.37 % vol rs : 3.6 g/l pH : 3.32 ta : 6.1 g/l

type : Rose style : Dry

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

2012 vintage: Gold – Michelangelo International Wine Awards '12
2011 vintage: 4 Stars - John Platter Wine Guide'11
2010 vintage: 4 Stars - John Platter Wine Guide'10
2009 vintage: 4 Stars - John Platter Wine Guide'10
2009 vintage: Most innovative wine - Michelangelo International Wine Awards '09

in the vineyard : Terroir
Slope: Slight Southeast facing slopes
Soil: Decomposed granite with high clay content
Climate: Moderate with cooling sea breezes from the Atlantic Ocean

Viticulture
Trellising: 4 wire Perold
Age of vines: SB - 15 years; CS - 17 years
Irrigation: Dry-land conditions

about the harvest: Yield: SB: 9 t/ha; CS: 12t/ha

in the cellar : The wine was vinified separately during the 2012 vintage. Traditional reductive Sauvignon Blanc Winemaking. Three weeks before bottling, 7% fresh Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 was added to the Sauvignon Blanc until the perfect rosy coral colour was matched.

Maturation: Post Fermentation lees contact for 3 months, stirred up once a week to enhance mouth feel and concentration. Blended 3 weeks before bottling and stabilization.

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