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Rijks Private Cellar Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2009 - NOT YET RELEASED

Light straw coloured with a greenish tint. The nose shows diverse aromas of almond, citrus and hints of vanilla derived from the use the best French oak. A full bodied, creamy palate is supported by a lively acidity on the finish.

Serving Temperature: Recommended to be served at 14°C.
variety : Semillon [ 57% Semillon, 43% Sauvignon Blanc ]
winemaker : Pierre Wahl
wine of origin : Tulbagh
analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol  rs : 2.6 g/l  pH : 3.35  ta : 6.1 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  body : Full  
pack : Bottle  size : 0  closure : Cork  
AWARDS
Classic Wine Awards 2013 - Top 6 White blends

ageing : Ageing Potential: 10 Yearsbr /
about the harvest: Harvest Dates
Sauvignon Blanc: 5 February 2008
Semillon: 12 February 2008

Hand picked in the cool of the night to retain freshness and flavours.

in the cellar : Worked reductively through out the winemaking process with the Sauvignon Blanc. It had 18 hours skin contact and sur lie for 9 months post fermentation.
 
Maturation Details: The Semillon was barrel fermented in 30% new and 70% 2nd fill French oak and aged for 9 months before racking, blending and bottling. No MLF took place in order to preserve the characteristics of the wine.
 
Bottling Date: December 2008
 
Production: 930 x 6
 
Release Date: Elegance, finesse and concentrated fruit reflecting the true character of the cultivar from our soils are the hallmarks of Rijk's Private Cellar wines. This wine was aged in the bottle for 1 year and 2 months. After many tastings and discussions it was only released in February 2010.
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