Spier Private Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2001

Veritas 2002 - Double Gold
Michelangelo International Wine Award 2002 - Double Gold
The International Wine & Spirit Competition 2002 - Silver
The South African Trophy Wine Show 2002 - Bronze
Soft and elegant wine. The wine has concentrated greenpepper, asparagus, green figs and grassy flavours with a lingering palate. An excellent balance between acid and natural fruit sugar adds to the enjoyment. Ideal with chicken, lamb dishes and spicy foods.

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variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ Sauvignon Blanc ]

winery : Spier Wine Farm

winemaker : Frans Smit

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 13.32 % vol rs : 3.1 g/l pH : 3.53 ta : 6.5 g/l

pack : Bottle

AWARDS

Veritas 2002 - Double Gold
Michelangelo International Wine Award 2002 - Double Gold
The International Wine & Spirit Competition 2002 - Silver
The South African Trophy Wine Show 2002 - Bronze

ageing : Enjoy now and until four years from harvest.

in the vineyard : Area: Stellenbosch

Temperature average:
Summer 23.5ÂºC
Winter 10ÂºC
Annual rainfall: 650 mm
Proximity to ocean: 20 km

Soil: Deep Hutton

Low yielding vineyards planted in micro-climate on steep mountain slopes, to enable grape development at low temperatures. Such conditions contribute to optimal harmony between acidity, sugar and bouquet.

about the harvest: The grapes were hand-picked in Mid-January.

in the cellar : Reductive style of winemaking, extended skin contact for 18 hours at 12ÂºC

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