Great Expectations Sauvignon Blanc

Vineyard:
The Sauvignon Blanc vineyard of 4 hectares is 15 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 achieved ripeness quite easily with slightly higher alcohol levels and lower acidities. Overall, the dry weather ensured healthy grapes and wines with pronounced 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 litres per hectare.

Winemaking:
Grapes were harvested at 23 Balling at night. Only free-run 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, stabilised, filtered, and bottled.

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