Great Expectations Sauvignon Blanc

Vineyard:
The Sauvignon Blanc vineyard of 4 hectare is 14 years old, planted in deep, alluvial, well-drained soil on the banks of the Breede River. Rootstock Salt Creek clone SB316.

Climate:
A warm and dry season, with cool nights. The grapes acheived ripeness quite easily with slightly higher alcohol levels and lower acidities. Overall, the dry weather ensured healthy grapes and wines with pronounces fruit and easy drinkability.

Harvest:
The development of the grapes were meticulously monitored, and then picked at the optimum ripeness during the second week of February. The grapes were night-harvested by machine. Production of 9000 liters per hectare.

Winemaking:
Grapes were harvested at 23 Balling at night. Only freerun juice was used for vinification. Fermentation was conducted with Vin 7 yeast at 13 degrees. After fermentation, the wine was left on the lees with little SO2 for about 2 months, after which the wine was blended, stabilized, filtered and bottled.

Tasting Notes:
This wine has exuberant nose of granadilla, ripe figs and gooseberries and subtle passion fruit aromas. The wine is medium to full body on the palate, with a fantastic fruit/acid balance and a pleasant, lingering aftertaste. Enjoy with sefood or chicken.