Avontuur Sauvignon Blanc 2011
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Avontuur Sauvignon Blanc 2011

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our wines » Avontuur Sauvignon Blanc 2011

technical analysis
Winemaker :  Natalie Nel
Main Variety :  Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol :  13  %vol
pH :  3.20
RS :  1.6 g/l
Total Acid :  5.5 g/l
Balling :  22 °
Appellation :  Stellenbosch
characteristics
Type :  White
Style :  Dry
Taste :  Fruity

 
tasting notes
Aroma: The nose is forthcoming with an explosion of tropical fruit, passion fruit and lime.
Flavour: Green citrus with passion fruit, following through from the nose. A pleasing, well-balanced mid-palate and a crisp finish.
 
ageing potential
Till 2013.
 
blend information
100% Sauvignon Blanc
 
food suggestions
Will compliment fresh seafood and fish with lemon and grilled chicken.
 
about the harvest
Harvested early in the morning when grapes are still cool.Harvest took place over a period of a week to obtain different characteristics.
Harvest date: Mid-February over a week period.
Average Degree Balling at Harvest: 22° Balling
 
in the cellar
Complexity due to lees contact. Grapes are de-stemmed, chilled and lightly pressed. Cold-settled for 48 hours. Racked and inoculated with yeast. Cold-fermented. Left on fermentation lees (sur lie) for 3 months before bottling.

Bottling Date: 21 June 2011
 
  
 
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