Ghost Corner Sauvignon Blanc 2018

A unique Sauvignon blanc that cannot be compared to any other. Powerful concentrated layers of green figs and gooseberries, with a touch of grapefruit, fynbos and a steely minerality on the palate. A reflection of the cool maritime climate of Elim where the grapes are sourced. Lees contact during the winemaking process creates length and richness on the aftertaste, which will progress even more over the next 2 or 3 years.

This wine can stand its own against any great seafood or poultry dishes.

variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% Sauvignon Blanc ]
winery : Cederberg Cellar
winemaker : David Nieuwoudt
wine of origin : Elim
analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol  rs : 2.7 g/l  pH : 3.50  ta : 6.5 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  body : Full  taste : Fruity   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Cork  

AWARDS
SAWI Awards '18: Platinum – 2018 vintage
SAWi Awards '17 - Grand Slam: 100 points
SAWi Awards '17 - Top Ranking Sauvignon Blanc: 3rd Position
Veritas '18: Gold – 2018 vintage
Michelangelo Awards '18: Double Gold – 2018 vintage
IWSC '18: Silver – 2017 vintage
Platter SA Wine Guide '19: 4.5 Star – 2017 vintage
Vertias '18: Silver – 2017 vintage
Tim Atkin '18: 93 – 2017 vintage
Walker Bay and Cape Agulhas Districts Terroir Awards '18: Top Sauvignon
Blanc – 2017 vintage
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show '18: Bronze – 2017 vintage
Concours Mondial de Bruxelles '18: Silver – 2017 vintage
Decanter World Wine Awards '18: Silver – 2017 vintage
Platter's Wine Guide '18: 5 stars – 2016 vintage
Tim Atkin '17: 93 points – 2016 vintage
Decanter Wine World Awards '17: Silver – 2016 vintage
Vertias '16: Double Gold – 2016 vintage
Stephen Tanzer - USA '17: 91 points – 2015 vintage
IWSC '16: Silver Outstanding – 2015 vintage
NWC/Top 100 SA '16: Top 100/Double Silver – 2015 vintage

ageing : 2 - 5 years after release

in the vineyard : Facing: South
Soil types: Bokkeveld slate, Koffieklip and Gravel
Age of vines: 16 years, Elim ward
Vineyard area: 20 Ha
Trellised: Extended 6 wire Perold
Irrigated: Supplementary
Clone: SB10, SB159, SB316 on Richter 99

about the harvest: Yield per Ha: 9 t/Ha
Harvest date: 13 February - 8 March 2018
Degree balling at harvest: Early morning hand harvested at 21.5° - 23.5°

in the cellar : Reductive style, cold crushed at 8ºC, skin contact for 6 hours, only free run juice used, settle for 2 days at 10ºC; fermented for 21 days at 11ºC with selected yeast strain; lees contact for 4 months, tank bâttonage weekly

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