Riebeek Sauvignon Blanc 2001

A well defined herbaceous style white wine with tropical undertones on the palate. Serve at any occasion or simply a glass on its own with good friends.

variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ Sauvignon Blanc ]

winery : Riebeek Cellars

winemaker : Zakkie Bester and Eric Saayman

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 11.84 % vol rs : 1.3 g/l pH : 3.31 ta : 6.1 g/l

pack : Bottle

ageing : Drink now or within a year.

in the vineyard : A blend of â€œbosstokâ€ and trellised vines.

about the harvest: The grapes were harvested late in February at an average of 21,5Â° Balling.
Production: 9 tons per hectare.

in the cellar : Free run juice was fermented seperately from press juice. Juice and wine were treated as reductive as possible. After fermentation a blend was made of press wine and free run wine to get the best characteristics of both.

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