Ken Forrester Sauvignon Blanc Reserve 2018

This wine shows lovely complexity with mix of tangy grassy notes, fig leaf, peach and nectarine nuances. Brisk acidity with minerality on the palate which is typical of the long hang time in our cool region.

Very good while preparing a meal or out on the patio. Ideal with fish, chicken, pasta and friends.

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variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% Sauvignon Blanc ]

winery : Ken Forrester Wines

winemaker : Ken Forrester

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 13.0 % vol rs : 2.6 g/l pH : 3.36 ta : 6.0 g/l

type : White style : Dry body : Full taste : Fruity wooded

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Screwcap

AWARDS

Ken Forrester Sauvignon Blanc Reserve 2017
Platter’s 2019 - 4 stars

Ken Forrester Sauvignon Blanc Reserve 2016
Platter’s 2018 - 4 stars

Ken Forrester Sauvignon Blanc 2015
FNB Top 10 Sauvignon Blanc - 2016
Platter’s 2017 - 4 stars

in the vineyard : Region: Stellenbosch, Elim and Darling
Soil: Combination of decomposed granite,“Koffieklip”, Yellow Ferricrete, Red Ferricrete and White quartz
Locality: North-East/South-West/North-South

about the harvest: We always look for a hint of tropical ripeness, as well as a crisp clean backbone to carry the wine. To achieve this, grapes are hand-picked from 3 vineyards, approximately 300 miles apart. This gives three unique flavour profiles; all made separately and then blended straight after being drained off the lees.
Yield: Between 4 and 9 t/ha

in the cellar : After crushing, pumped through mashcooler straight to press for draining. Freerun juice settled and fermented separately from pressings. Extended lees contact after fermentation for about 8 weeks to increase “creamy” character. Juice/wine handled reductively throughout process.

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