GlenWood Sauvignon Blanc 2013

A richly textured, well balanced wine layered in classic notes of capsicum and passion fruit, with a fresh, zesty finish.

Serve as a refreshing aperitif or paired with fresh summer salads, seafood and pasta dishes.

variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% Sauvignon Blanc ]

winery : GlenWood Vineyards

winemaker : DP Burger

wine of origin : Franschhoek

analysis : alc : 12.56 % vol rs : 1.5 g/l pH : 3.19 ta : 6.2 g/l

type : White style : Dry body : 0 taste : Fruity

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

AWARDS

3 ½Star John Platter
3½ Star Wine Magazine

ageing : Drink now or within 4 years from vintage.

in the vineyard : Vine age: 23 years
Density: 4,000 vines per hectare
Yield: 7-8 tons per hectare
Probably the most balanced block on the farm in terms of vine growth and yield. A high canopy protected the grapes from sunburn. Intensive and calculated irrigation was used to combat the heat.

about the harvest: An above-average vintage for Sauvignon Blanc. Temperatures were moderate for the duration of ripening, producing firm acids with complex flavours.

in the cellar :

Grapes were picked in three stages; the first for natural acid; the second, four days later, for fruit concentration; and the third a further four days later, for mouth feel. All pickings were done early in the morning and the grapes were vinified using highly reductive processes.

The juice remained in contact with the skin for six hours before pressing, and was settled for 24 hours before racking. Fermentation occurred over a 13 day period using three different yeast types before the wine was filtered and bottled.

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