GlenWood Unoaked Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon 2020

A typical Bordeaux white, richly textured, well balanced and refreshing. The Sauvignon Blanc delivers elegant passion fruit freshness which is
laced together by the richness and weight of the Semillon grape.

Serve as a refreshing aperitif or pair with fresh salads, seafood and pasta dishes.

variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 55% Sauvignon Blanc, 45% Semillon ]

winery : GlenWood Vineyards

winemaker : DP Burger

wine of origin : Franschhoek

analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol rs : 1.7 g/l pH : 3.16 ta : 6.2 g/l

type : White style : Dry body : 0 taste : Fruity

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

ageing : Drink now or within 4 years from vintage.

55% Sauvignon Blanc, 45% Semillon.

in the vineyard : Vine age: 24 years
Density: 2800 vines per hectare
Soil: Well-drained and lightly-structured Clovelly and Avalon 100% Dry-land management. Semillon vines are planted 1.4m apart to avoid density as both Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon can be vigorous in growers. Intensive leaf and shoot management in October allows for even ripeness and enables shade for fruit concentration development.

about the harvest: Grapes were picked at 22.9°B.
Yield: 8.8 tons per hectare.

in the cellar : Grapes were picked at 22.9°B and given eight hours of skin contact before pressing to 1.4 bars of pressure. The juice was left to settle for two days before blending and fermentation. Fermentation occurred over a 22 day period and wine was left on the lees for 3 months before filtration and bottling.
Production: 3500 750ml bottles.

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