SOUTH AFRICA
Wildekrans Sauvignon Blanc
2017 Sauvignon Blanc
Viticulture
| Vineyard: |
3 500 Vines per hectare, fruits selected from different plots on the farm. |
| Soil Type: |
Klapmuts, Estcourt, Kroonstad. |
| Vine Age: |
Over 30 years old. |
| Irrigation: |
Drip Method |
| Harvest Date: |
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| Yield: |
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Vinification:
Harvested by hand into lug boxes and taken to the cellar to be de-stalked and chilled through a mash cooler directly into the cellar. Only free run juice is used and fermented at cool temperature using a special type of yeast until dry. Slightly oaked, with 15 % Semillon added to bring some depth and freshness.
Tasting Notes:
| Color: |
Bright. |
| Nose: |
Tropical fruits with lime. |
| Palate: |
Slight tropical notes, green apple and lime, well balanced with great acidity. |
| Other: |
Will pair well with any seafood or salad. |
Chemical Analysis:
| Alc (%): |
12.5 |
| RS (g/l): |
3.6 |
| TA (g/l): |
6.4 |
| pH: |
3.26 |
