Sauvignon Blanc 2017
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