Neethlingshof Sauvignon Blanc 2012
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Neethlingshof Sauvignon Blanc 2012

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Stellenbosch
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16.0 points
R 61 per bottle
R 368 per 6 bottle casedelivered to your door in ZA 		Buy

technical analysis
Winemaker :  De Wet Viljoen
Main Variety :  Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol :  13.68  %vol
pH :  3.48
RS :  2.20 g/l
Total Acid :  5.70 g/l
Volatile Acidity :  0.42 g/l
Extract :  19.10
Appellation :  Stellenbosch
characteristics
Type :  White
Style :  Dry
Taste :  Fruity

 
accolades
2012 Veritas Wine Awards - Bronze Medal
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2012 - Bronze
 
tasting notes
Colour: Bright with tints of green.
Aroma: Tropical fruit and green figs are backed by a hint of green pepper asparagus and grass.
Palate: Crisp and refreshing with prominent tropical fruit and green fig flavours that linger long after the last sip.
 
ageing potential
Ideal for drinking now, it will retain its vibrancy for at least two years if cellared correctly.
 
blend information
100% Sauvignon Blanc
 
food suggestions
Enjoy on its own or with poultry, seafood or salads.
 
in the vineyard
Cloned from French plant material, the vines are grafted onto Richter 99 and Richter 110 rootstocks and grown in Tukulu soils. The vines are vertically trellised on hedge systems of varying height according to vigour. They receive supplementary irrigation through a drip system when necessary. The south-west facing vineyards are exposed to the cooling effect of False Bay breezes which protract ripening and make for a concentrated intensity of flavour.
 
about the harvest
The grapes were harvested at the end of January, between 22° to 23,5° Balling.
 
in the cellar
They were crushed and cool-fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks between 13° and 15°C.
 
  
 
members wine ratings
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20 point rating: 16.0

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DateStarsPoints (20)*A (3)*N (7)*P (10)ValuePosted ByReview
20 Jul 12 16259Bargain Mahendren Maistry Very fleshy,flowery, and crisp. Easy drinking wine.
15 Apr 12 16268Fair Johann  Kruger Tasted only a few weeks after botteling , the freshness comes across vividly and renders my 2011 SB 's so last year - should've polished them long time ago. This is a lovely wine with a long aftertaste.
*A = Appearance   *N = Nose   *P = Palate


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