Stellenzicht Stellenbosch Sauvignon Blanc 2000

This wine portrays well the true character of the variety in terms of its crisp vitality, freshness and shear drinking pleasure. All of the classic varietal aromas and flavours of freshly-cut grass, gooseberries, green peppers and herbs combine with a subtle flintiness, giving the wine its youthful vibrance and fresh appeal. Served well chilled, this wine will enhance any occasion which calls for a certain vibrance and spirited youthfulness. It is well suited to seafood, cold meats or being enjoyed simply on its own.


variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ Sauvignon Blanc ]
winemaker : Guy Webber
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 13.05 % vol  rs : 1.9 g/l  pH : 3.46  ta : 6.14 g/l  va : 0.33 g/l  
pack : Bottle  

ageing : Why delay the pleasure when it is right there, in the bottle, waiting to be embraced ?

in the vineyard : The sites on which the selected grapes were grown all tend to be on the cooler slopes, either facing south (away from the hot African sun) or at higher altitudes where the effects of the maritime breezes help to keep the grapes cool during their final ripening stages. All of the vines are trellised and are grown predominantly in soils of decomposed granite, although some Table Mountain sandstone is to be found at some of the sites. The vines are all grafted onto nematode-resistant rootstocks and are pruned and trained in such a manner as to reduce the yield and thus optimize the quality of the fruit from which the wine is crafted.

about the harvest: The grapes were hand-picked at between 21 and 22° Balling.

in the cellar : the grapes were destalked and crushed before immediately separating the juice from the skins in order to prevent tannin extraction. Pure yeast cultures were inoculated into the juice in order to optimize the fermentation process at around 13 degrees Celsius. The fermentation process lasted for 19 days. No extended lees contact took place after fermentation. The wine was allowed to naturally clarify itself under gravity for approximately three months prior to being blended, filtered and bottled.

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