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Delaire Sauvignon Blanc Barrel Matured 2001

Barrel-matured Sauvignon Blanc integrates wood and fruit with grapefruit and butterscotch nuances. The broad yet elegant structured mid-palate follows through to a zesty green pepper and grassy finish. This delicious layering of aroma and flavour will compliment light summer lunches.
Ideal Partner Dishes: Fish, Salad, Light Summer Lunches.

variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ Sauvignon Blanc ]

winery : Delaire Graff Estate

winemaker : The winemaking team

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 12.5 % vol rs : 4.00 g/l pH : 2.9 ta : 8.90 g/l

type : White

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

ageing : 1 - 3 years

in the vineyard : Situation: Faces North - East
Altitude: 300 m
Distance from Sea: 50 km
Soil Type: Hutton, Clovelly (Decomposed Granite)
Rootstock: Richter 99
Age of vines: 8 years
Trellising: Vertical shoot Position
Pruning: 2 bud spurs

about the harvest: The grapes were harvested the beginning of February.

in the cellar : Fermentation temp 16ÂºC, Stored on the Lees.
Oak Used: 1/3 of wine for 6 months in French Oak.

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