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ZOETENDAL WINES: Sauvignon Blanc 2008
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ZOETENDAL WINES: Sauvignon Blanc 2008
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Vineyard Information Cultivar: Sauvignon Blanc Region: Cape Agulhas Appelation: Elim Irrigation: Complimentary irrigation drip Trellis system: Double perold Soil: Mixed gravel and coffee stone Climate: Cool maritime climate: prevailing South Western and the South Eastern winds are cool as in both directions the farm is close to the ocean. Harvest Information Type: Hand picked Date: 12 February 2008 to 27 February 2008 Yield: 6 tons/ha Wine Making The grapes were hand picked early morning. These grapes were picked on different days to add complexity to the wine.The juice received skin contact for about 4-8 hours. Fermentation took place at 14’C. The different blocks were fermented separately Only free run juice was used.The wine was then kept on its lles for about 5 months. Winemaker’s Remarks Typical Elim Sauvignon Blanc charactiristics. Flavours of cut pairs and litchi with a mineral core and well balanced natural acidity. Analysis Alcohol: 12.5 Residual sugar: 2 Total acid: 7.1 pH: 3.20 |
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