Durbanville Hills Rhinofields Sauvignon Blanc 2007
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Durbanville Hills Rhinofields Sauvignon Blanc 2007

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our wines » Durbanville Hills Rhinofields Sauvignon Blanc 2007

technical analysis
Winemaker :  Martin Moore and Gunther
Main Variety :  Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol :  12.53  %vol
pH :  3.57
RS :  1.3 g/l
Total Acid :  5.9 g/l
Volatile Acidity :  0.61 g/l
SO2 :  101 mg/l
Free SO2 :  35 mg/l
Extract :  18.0
Appellation :  Coastal
characteristics
Type :  White
Style :  Dry
Body :  Full
Taste :  Fruity

 
accolades
2007 Michelangelo International Wine Awards - Silver Medal

The Rhinofields range carries very limited release wines made for the sophisticated palate that delights in the complexity and multi-dimensional character of Moore’s finest offerings. The name Rhinofields refers to the indigenous Cape fynbos growing close to the Durbanville Hills cellar and which is being conserved.
 
tasting notes
2007 Michelangelo International Wine Awards - Silver Medal
Colour: Bright with green tinges.
Bouquet: Tropical fruit flavours balanced by grassy and gooseberry notes.
Taste: Full-bodied with intense flavour of pineapple, melon and green apple with a crisp acidity and a long aftertaste.
 
blend information
100% Sauvignon Blanc
 
food suggestions
This robust wine stands up well to a variety of dishes from pastas to fish, poultry, pork and veal.
 
in the vineyard
The grapes were sourced from five of the eight growers in the Durbanville Hills group. The grapes were selected from five vineyards, all trellised to protect the fruit from direct sunlight. The soft, radiated heat allowed for the gradual ripening of the fruit, which meant flavour components could be developed to the full.

The higher altitude vineyards on the south-facing slopes of Hooge Bergs Vallei, Hillcrest, Klein Roosboom and Hooggelegen (names indicating their lofty location) were cooled by mist and Atlantic wind and contributed to the grassy flavours associated with cool climate Sauvignon Blanc wines. On Welbeloond grapes were harvested from two low-lying slopes facing south-west to obtain a full-bodied, tropical character.
 
about the harvest
The grapes were picked in early February at between 22° and 24° Balling.
 
  
 
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