Neil Ellis Groenekloof Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Pale straw like colour with attractive green hues. Bright tropical aromatics, with subtle herbacious undertones. The palate is elegant with delicately detailed sweet tropical fruits and a lively acidity, refined minerality, poised palate, textured and a long flavoursome finish.

Fresh seafood and summer salads.

variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% Sauvignon Blanc ]

winery : Neil Ellis Wines

winemaker : Warren Ellis

wine of origin : Groenekloof

analysis : alc : 13.0 % vol rs : 1.6 g/l pH : 3.4 ta : 6.9 g/l

type : White style : Dry body : Light taste : Fruity

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Screwcap

Groenekloof is situated near Darling on the West Coast and consist of a series of hills running parallel to the ocean.

in the vineyard : These bush vines are low-yielding vineyards with no supplementary irrigation. The soil consists of predominantly decomposed granite and clay with good water-retention capacities.

about the harvest: Harvest commenced on the 6th of February. Grapes were harvested between 22 and 22.5°B with a total acid of 8.0 g/l and a pH of 3.2-3.4.

in the cellar : The juice was cleaned by means of flotation after it was racked and inoculated to ferment at low temperatures. The wine was left on the lees for 3 months before blending and bottling.

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