Rijk's Iceberg White 2003

Apricot and pomegranate aromas, underlined with some green fig nuances. Quite a fleshy, creamy palate, finishing off clean and crisp.


variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% Sauvignon Blanc ]
winemaker : Pierre Wahl
wine of origin : Tulbagh
analysis : alc : 13.0 % vol  rs : 1.9 g/l  pH : 3.23  ta : 7.1 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  body : Medium  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

ageing : Enjoy now to Mid-2005.

in the vineyard : Clones: SB 159A (65%), SB 10B (35%).
Trellising: Double Cordon

about the harvest: Night harvest and hand-picked.
Harvest Date: 03 January 2003.
Yield: 5.2 tons @ 7.4 tons / ha.

in the cellar : Worked reductively throughout the winemaking process. 24 hours skin contact, extended lees contact 8 weeks after fermentation.
Bottling Date: Mid-August 2003.

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