Aromas of green figs and asparagus, with cut-grass and grandilla undertones. Crisp and lively in the mouth with ultra fresh, zesty finish. Pale straw colour with a green tint. Drink now or within 2 years. One of the best vintages thusfar.
Vintage
2011
Origin
Robertson
Variety
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Soil Type
Sandy Clay Soils
Vinification
Grapes were harvested in two different batches – one at 18° Balling and the other at 22° Balling for tropical fruit and green asparagus flavours. The grapes arrived in the cellar at 11°C. We worked in a very reductive way, kept the juice in cold storage for approximately one week and stirred the lees up daily. After a week the wine was racked and the fermentation process started – a very cold fermentation at 12° Celsius. After fermentation the wine was kept on the lees for another 2 months. No MLF fermentation took place and the wine was bottled after contact with the lees and a fine filtration.
Analysis
Alcohol 12.0%
Residual sugar 3.6.g/l
T/a 6.8
pH: 3.42
Residual sugar 3.6.g/l
T/a 6.8
pH: 3.42
Food Suggestion
Norwegian salmon wrapped asparagus spears with a zingy Hollandaise
