This Pink Sauvignon Blanc is made by adding a splash of Syrah, to create a unique Rose styled wine. Medium bodied, bright fruit on the palate, aromas of guava, stone fruit and passion fruit, along with vibrant fresh acidity on the palate.
VARIETY : 97% Sauvignon Blanc, 3% Syrah
WINEMAKER : Neil Moorhouse
WINE OF ORIGIN : Walker Bay
ANALYSIS : ALC : 13.5 % RS: 1.4g/l Ph: 3.34 TA: 6.27g/l VA: 0.34 g/l FSO2: 27 mg/l TSO2: 114 mg/l
In the vineyard: The Sauvignon Blanc vines are planted on a South facing slope in the Walker Bay basin with an east to west row direction. The vineyards are irrigated with drip irrigation.
About the harvest: The picking of the grapes were done when the grapes were at a ripe 23.7° Balling. Grapes were harvested in the earlier part of the morning to preserve freshness and fruit by the time they reached the cellar.
In the cellar: Great care is taken in the cellar to optimise extraction of flavours during fermentation. The juice is left on the skins in the press for 2 hours before pressing starts. Fermentation temperature was maintained at around 14 degree Celsius. The addition of 1.5% Syrah 2 days before bottling give this wine it’s beautiful pink colour.
Ageing: This wine is made to drink now, but will keep and evolve in bottle over the next 5 years. Careful cellaring conditions needs to be maintained during the cellaring of this age worthy wine.
Awards: Michelangelo 2022 Double Gold Winner (96/100)
