GlenWood Sauvignon Blanc 2015

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 pair with fresh salads, seafood and pasta dishes.

variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% Sauvignon Blanc ]

winery : GlenWood Vineyards

winemaker : DP Burger

wine of origin : Franschhoek

analysis : alc : 12.77 % vol rs : 1.9 g/l pH : 3.28 ta : 6.5 g/l

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

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

ageing : Drink now or within 4 years from vintage.

in the vineyard : Vine age: 13 years
Density: 4 000 vines per hectareeld: 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: 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.

Yield: 7 - 8 tons per hectare

in the cellar : 5The 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 strains before the wine was filtered and bottled.

Production: 8 700 bottles.

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