Merwida Riverstone Sauvignon Blanc 2002

A wonderfully intense flavour of figs and gooseberries on the nose followed by a deliciously lingering burst of zesty fruit on the palate.


variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ Sauvignon Blanc ]
winery : Merwida
winemaker : Magnus Kriel
wine of origin : Breede River Valley
analysis : alc : 11.71 % vol  rs : 1.63 g/l  pH : 3.56  ta : 6.02 g/l  

in the vineyard : The vines grow in decomposed granite soil. Grapes for the Sauvignon Blanc are taken from 10-15 year old vines.

about the harvest: Yield: 8 tons/ha

in the cellar : These hand-selected grapes are lightly pressed, fermented at cool temperatures with minimal skin contact and left on their lees for 6-8 weeks.

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