David Nieuwoudt Ghost Corner Sauvignon Blanc 2014

Name: David Nieuwoudt Ghost Corner Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Brand: David Nieuwoudt Ghost Corner
SKU: 36295

A unique Sauvignon blanc that cannot be compared to any other. Powerful concentrated layers of green figs and gooseberries, with a touch of grapefruit, fynbos and a steely minerality on the palate. A reflection of the cool maritime climate of Elim where the grapes are sourced. Lees contact during the winemaking process creates length and richness on the aftertaste, which will progress even more over the next 2 or 3 years. This wine can stand its own against any great seafood or poultry dishes.

This wine can stand its own against any great seafood or poultry dishes.

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variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% Sauvignon Blanc ]

winery : Cederberg Cellar

winemaker : David Nieuwoudt

wine of origin : Elim

analysis : alc : 13.2 % vol rs : 2.6 g/l pH : 3.4 ta : 6.7 g/l

type : White style : Dry body : Full wooded

pack : Bottle size : 0 closure : Cork

AWARDS

Platter SA Wine Guide’15: 4.5 star – 2013 vintage
Robert Parker’14: 88 points – 2013 vintage
Decanter World Wine Awards’13: International Trophy for
Top Sauvignon Blanc above £15 – 2012 vintage
Veritas’13: Gold – 2012 vintage
Platter SA Wine Guide’14: Four star – 2012 vintage
SA Wine Index Awards’13: Platinum – 2012 vintage
Decanter World Wine Awards’13: Regional Trophy – 2012 vintage
Top 100 SA Wines’13 – 2012 vintage
Top 100 SAWines’12 – 2011 vintage
Veritas’11: Gold – 2011 vintage
SA Top 10 Sauvignon Blanc’11 – 2011 vintage
Sommelier Wine Awards’12: Gold – 2011 vintage
Top 100 SAWines’11 – 2010 vintage

ageing : Optimum 2 - 5 years after release.

in the vineyard : Facing: South
Soil types: Bokkeveld slate, Koffieklip and Gravel
Age of vines: 13 years, Elim ward
Vineyard area: 12 Ha
Trellised: Extended 6 Perold
Irrigated: Supplementary
Clone: SB10, SB159, SB316 on Richter 99

about the harvest: Yield per Ha: 8 t/Ha
Harvest date: 14 February – 7 March 2014
Degrees Balling at Harvest: Early morning hand harvested at 21.5° - 24° Balling.

in the cellar : Vinification: Reductive style, cold crushed at 8ºC, skin contact for 6 hours, only free run juice used, settle for 3 days at 10ºC
Fermentation: 21 days at 12ºC with selected yeast strain
Lees contact: 5 months, tank bâttonage weekly

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