South Africa, Stellenbosch
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Alcohol
13.5%
Analytical data
dry
{0} g/l residual sugar
{0} g/l acidity
Vinification
Inoculated with a commercial yeast and fermented at a temperature of 16ºC - a warmer and faster rate of usual fermentation for Sauvignon Blanc.
Vineyard: Block 7 - East Wing
1 ha block planted 1985 on a North - Western aspect with a row direction of East to West.
Soil Type
Glenrosa, a decomposed granite on the top slope of the block changing into a deep sandy alluvial soil at the bottom next to a stream.
Viticulture
Farmed by nature as much as possible. Spraying sulphur based fungicides when needed. Harvesting and pruning all done by hand.
Maturation
Left on the fermentation lees for 3 months and then a further 2 months on the fine lees before stabilization and filtration prior to bottling.