Sauvignon Blanc 2018

This highly aromatic Sauvignon Blanc bursts with flavours of guava and undertones of asparagus.

 

VARIETAL	100 % Sauvignon Blanc
ORIGIN	Breedekloof
SOIL TYPES	Deep dark loam
CLIMATE	Moderate Mediterranean
AGE OF VINES	8 years
VINEYARD AREA	4.5 ha
YIELD PER HECTARE	12 Ton/ha
TRELLISED	Extended 6 wire Perold
IRRIGATION	Supplementary
CLONE	SB7
HARVEST DATES	Beginning of Feb
DEGREE BALLING AT HARVEST	Early morning hand harvested at 21.5°B
VINIFICATION	Fermentation for 3 weeks in stainless steel tanks at 12°C. Extended lees contact for 3 months, with regular bâttonage
MATURATION	N/A
AGING	1 – 3 years
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Density	0.9895
Alcohol	13.22 %
pH	3.38
Residual Sugar	3.5
Volatile Acidity	0.38
Total Acidity	6.0
FSO2	27
TSO2	142

 

SERVING SUGGESTION

Cape salmon with a basil pesto sauce or a crisp chicken salad.

 

AWARDS

Veritas 2017 – Silver

Michelangelo awards 2017 – Silver

Platters SA Wine Guide 2018 – Four Stars

2016 FNB Sauvignon Blanc Top 10

Veritas 2016 – Silver

2015 FNB Sauvignon Blanc Top 10

Platter’s SA Wine Guide 2016 – Four Stars

Veritas 2015 – Silver

Platter’s SA Wine Guide 2015 – Four Stars

Michelangelo 2014 – Silver

Veritas 2014 – Silver

Top 6 Sauvignon Blanc's in South Africa by Classic Wine Magazine

Veritas 2013 – Silver

Platter’s SA Wine Guide 2014 – Four Stars

Veritas 2012 – Double Gold