Cape Point Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2014

The wine shows a complex array of tropical fruit, grapefruit and limes all held together by an incredible mineral backbone. The palate is focused and racy, made in a style to be a wonderful food companion.

Best enjoyed with fresh line fish, oysters, sushi, crayfish and summer dishes in general.

variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 97% Sauvignon Blanc 3% Semillon ]

winery : Cape Point Vineyards

winemaker : Duncan Savage

wine of origin : Cape Point

analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol rs : 1.8 g/l pH : 3.3 ta : 6.4 g/l

type : White style : Dry taste : Mineral

pack : Bottle size : 0 closure : Cork

AWARDS

92 pts Robert Parker, Neal Martin, Oct 31 issue

Rated 91 Points by Wine Spectator (Feb 2014):

Double Gold Medal – Veritas Wine Awards 2009

Silver Medal – Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2008

Trophy Winner – Best Sauvignon Blanc – Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2007

Trophy Winner – Best Sauvignon Blanc Unwooded (Museum Class) – Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2010

Rated 91 points by Wine Spectator 2008

Regional Trophy South African Sauvignon Blanc – Decanter World Wine Awards 2007

International Trophy Sauvignon Blanc – Decanter World Wine Awards 2007

Rated 90 points by Wine Spectator 2007

Silver Medal International Wine & Spirit Competition London 2005

Best in its Class International Wine & Spirit Competition London 2005

Silver Medal International Wine & Spirit Competition London 2006

Gold Medal, Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2005

Gold Medal – Veritas Wine Awards 2005

Silver Medal – Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2006

Silver Medal International Wine & Spirit Competition London 2001

Gold Medal International Wine & Spirit Competition London 2002

Gold Medal Juliet Cullinan Cape Wine Masters Competition 2002

ageing : Cape Point Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2014 is drinking beautifully at present and reward for many years to come.

in the vineyard : Variety: Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon
Trellis: Vertical trellis
Planting Density: 3200 vines/ha
Soil: Decomposed granite and Sandstone
Irrigation: Drip
Yield: 8 tons/ha

about the harvest: Grapes for this wine are picked on the picturesque south facing Noordhoek slopes from the Peninsulas’ southern most vineyards. The grapes were harvested between 22° - 23.5° Balling in the early hours of the morning and were all hand-picked.

in the cellar : Skin Contact : None
Settling : 12 hours
Yeast : vin7, ALS
Fermentation : 95% stainless steel, 5% barrel fermented
Fermentation Temperature : 16° - 20° C
Lees Ageing : 7 months on lees in tank and barrel

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