Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc "Round Label" 2003

The aromas of this wine are perfumed and floral, while tones of grassiness and hints of tropical fruit are on the palate.


variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 85.5% Sauvignon Blanc, 9.5% Chardonnay, 5% Muscat ]
winemaker : John Loubser
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 12.8 % vol  rs : 2.0 g/l  pH : 3.18  ta : 7.5 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  taste : Fruity  
pack : Bottle  

in the vineyard : Soil type: Oakleaf/Clovelly/Avalon
Trellising: Elongated Perold
Age of vines: 5 - 16 years
Pruning: Spur - 2 bud
Yield: 8.00 Ton/Ha
Rootstock: 101 - 14 MGT, Richter 110

about the harvest: The grapes were harvested between 22 and 24.5° Balling in February 2003.

in the cellar : The grapes were de-stalked, crushed and pumped into the press. After a very gentle pressing, the juice was pumped into stainless steel tanks where it settled overnight. The clear juice was racked off into the fermentation tanks where it was inoculated with cultured yeast. After the wine had fermented dry, it was racked off its lees blended, stabilised and given a light filtration before bottling.

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