Ashton Kelder Sauvignon Blanc Winemaker's Choice 2008

Early picked grapes give this wine its lively, crisp, mouthwateringly refreshing acidity and lingering mineral aftertaste. The intense lime, green pepper and asparagus bouquet is sure to please every lover of Sauvignon Blanc.

This popular style of wine will 'wash down' an oyster or two, be great company to a seafood salad and its crisp, dry fruitiness will be 'up to' a hearty fillet.

variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% Sauvignon Blanc ]
winery : Ashton Winery
winemaker : Philip Louw
wine of origin : Robertson
analysis : alc : 12.5 % vol  rs : 4.3 g/l  pH : 3.23  ta : 7.8 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  taste : Mineral  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

in the vineyard : Area planted: 120 ha
Age of vines: Varies
Rootstock: R99 & 101-14
Clone: Varies
Trellis system: 5 Wire fence
Irrigation: Drip
Vine density: 2.7 x 1.5m
Soil: Karoo Gravel and Sandy Loam
Climate: Warm summer and cold winter

about the harvest: Date: Mid February
Type: Machine
Yield: 14ton/ha

in the cellar : Crushing/Destemming: Yes
Tanks: Stainless Steel
Fermentation protocol: 14 Days at 14° C
Malolatic: No
Lees contact/bottonage: For 8 weeks
Barrel ageing: None
Other method of oak maturation: None
Fining: Bentonite
Filtration: D.E. Filter
Stabilisation: Protein & cold

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