Cool climate Sauvignon Blanc from Elgin Valley

Vineyards are south- east facing on Table Mountain Sandstone soils. Cool maritime conditions prevail in the Elgin Valley to ensure freshness and definition of classic Sauvignon Blanc character. Upright vigorous leaf canopies are carefully maintained to maximise fruit to leaf ratio which is critical for balanced and intense fruit flavour profiles.

Grapes are hand harvested over 3 picks during two weeks at around 21 – 22.8˚ Celsius. After pressing, the must is settled to allow for solids to settle to the bottom of the tank. After two days, the clear juice is decanted off the solids that have settled. Fermentation is inoculated with a commercial yeast strain particularly suited to Sauvignon Blanc and the temperature is maintained at 14˚ Celsius. The wine is kept on gross lees (yeast solids) for 4 months and stirred periodically to enhance mid- palate richness. The final wine is lightly fined and filtered into bottle.

Tasting Notes: Mouth filling flavours of sub-tropical fruits including melon, passion fruit, and black current with intense pink grapefruit and fresh limes on the finish.

Food Pairing: Serve chilled with green asparagus, scallops, grilled line fish, prawns, sushi and Thai infused food.

ANALYSIS: ALC 13.0% | TA 6.3g/L | pH 3.16 | RS 2.3g/L