Cape Atlantic Sauvignon Blanc
Vineyards and Vinification
Facing: South
Soil types: Glenrosa and Slate
Age and origin of vines: 12 – 15 years, Western Cape
Vineyard area: 8 ha
Yield per hectare: 10 t/ha
Trellised: Extended 6 wire Perold
Irrigation: Supplementary
Clone: SB10/316 on Richter 99
Degree balling at harvest: Early morning hand harvesting
20 – 22.5oB
Vinification: Fermented 25 days at 12oC with selected yeast strains, 3 months lees contact, tank bâttonage, every 2 weeks.
Optimum drinking time: 1 – 2 years after release
Food Pairing
This wine would be welcome at any occasion and will be a great companion to seafood dishes, poultry or any lunchtime get-togethers.
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