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Delaire Sauvignon Blanc 2003

4 star John Platter
Grapes from high altitude mountain vineyards characterize this wine's natural acidity and fruit. A multi layered complex Sauvignon Blanc. The apparent tropical fruit is well balanced by herbaceous and grassy notes. Picked at different ripeness levels to cover the complete flavour spectrum of Sauvignon blanc.

Fish, Chicken, Salad Greens

variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% Sauvignon Blanc ]

winery : Delaire Graff Estate

winemaker : Gunter Schultz

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol rs : 4.50 g/l pH : 3.2 ta : 7.00 g/l

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

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

4 star John Platter

ageing : 2 - 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: 5 Wire Perold System
Pruning: 2 bud spurs

about the harvest: The grapes were harvested in mid February.

in the cellar : Fermentation temperature: 12ÂºC. Three different pickings.
Bottled: 03-07-2003

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