Waverley Hills Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2016

Name: Waverley Hills Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2016
Brand: Waverley Hills
SKU: 39730

Classical rich Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon complexity with ripe tropical fruit complemented with strong vegetative and herbaceous aromas. A fresh wine that has silky undertones with a well-balanced palate of fresh fruits and asparagus.

variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 56% Sauvignon Blanc, 44% Semillon ]

winery : Waverley Hills Organic Wines

winemaker : Johan Delport

wine of origin : Tulbagh

analysis : alc : 12.87 % vol rs : 2.0 g/l pH : 3.16 ta : 6.5 g/l

type : White style : Dry body : Light taste : Mineral organic

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Screwcap

in the vineyard :

Oakleaf / Kroonstad soils, with drip irrigation delivering a production of 8 tons/ha. Canopy management was controlled to preserve the vegetative characters of the grapes and a cool harvesting period helped with keeping the flavours in the grapes until it reached the cellar.

about the harvest:

Grapes were picked early in the morning.

in the cellar :

The grapes were stored at 6°C until the next morning before being destemmed and gently crushed to preserve the flavours of the grapes. All the cultivars were fermented at 12°C and spent 2 months on lees. Blended before stabilization.

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