Backsberg Sauvignon Blanc 2015

Bursting with aromas of gooseberry and passion fruit, this lively wine matches aromatic intensity with freshness and balance. Lime and nettle characters predominate the palate, cleverly matching fruit sweetness with natural acidity.

Particularly compliments salads, cold meats, chicken and fish.

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variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% other ]

winery : Backsberg Family Wines

winemaker : Alicia Rechner

wine of origin : Western Cape

analysis : alc : 13.81 % vol rs : 2.4 g/l pH : 3.33 ta : 6.8 g/l

type : White style : Dry taste : Fruity

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

ageing : Best enjoyed within 2 years

in the vineyard : Climate: Mediterranean
Soil Type: Clay loam, med-high yield, 315m North East, Durbanville Med yield South facing & Grabouw med yield East facing

Vituculture: Grown largely on the slopes of the Simonsberg mountain in soils of weathered granite, clay and loam. Blended with dry-grown fruit from Darling (30%) and cool climate Elgin (20%).

about the harvest: Cool picked.

in the cellar : Cool picking and some time on the skins allows the extraction of fresh varietal aromas and flavours. A few days of setting yields clear juice. Thereafter, the fermentation in s/s tanks occurs at low temperatures. The wine is then blended and bottled for early consumption.

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