Hillcrest Estate Relief 2012

A blend of 4 blocks Sauvignon Blanc that differ in elevation, soil type, aspect & yield. A true "terroir wine" as only grapes from Hillcrest Estate are vinified. Full bodied, soft palate showing a range of passion/tropical fruit flavours.

Well balanced with good ageing potential.

variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% Sauvignon Blanc ]

winery : Hillcrest Estate

winemaker : .

wine of origin :

analysis : alc : 13.0 % vol rs : 1.7 g/l pH : 3.05 ta : 7.11 g/l

type : White style : Very Dry body : Full taste : Fruity

pack : Bottle closure : Screwcap

AWARDS

90/100 - Tim Atkin 2013

Bronze - Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2013

in the vineyard :

VINEYARD: North West facing

SOIL TYPE: Well drained Hutton & Glenrosa

VINEYARD AREA: Specially selected grapes from a variety of blocks

TRELLIS: Vertical shoot positioning (VSP) with 2 movable wires

IRRIGATION: At crucial times during grape development.

CLONES: SB11H, SB316, SB10B on Rootstock Richter 110

about the harvest: HARVESTED: 21 February, 24 February & 25 February.

in the cellar : All blocks fermented at 12ºC separately using a variety of yeasts. Fermentation time varied between 12 and 18 days.

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