Diemersdal Matys Sauvignon Blanc 2009

Name: Diemersdal Matys Sauvignon Blanc 2009
Brand: Diemersdal
SKU: 20426

This vibrant, classically styled Sauvignon Blanc presents a brilliant lemon-lime colour. The nose is complex with an array of tropical fruit, figs and green peppers. These crisp flavours repeat in the mouth along with a minerally character followed by a long fruity finish. The distinctive aromas support a wonderfully balanced palate, presenting purity of ripe fruit, coupled with a lingering harmonious finish.

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variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% Sauvignon Blanc ]

winery : Diemersdal Estate

winemaker : Thys Louw, Mari van der Merwe

wine of origin : Durbanville

analysis : alc : 13.46 % vol rs : 3.36 g/l pH : 3.47 ta : 6.3 g/l

type : White wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

in the vineyard : Terroir
Slope: South-facing slopes
Soil: Decomposed granite (Hutton) with high clay content
Climate: Moderate with cooling sea breezes from the Atlantic Ocean

Viticulture
Yield: 7 - 9 t/ha
Trellising: 4 wire Perold
Age of vines: 7 - 25 years
Irrigation: Dry-land conditions

about the harvest: The grapes were night harvested at full optimum ripeness, the blocks harvested and vinified separate.

in the cellar : Crushed and destemmed – reductively. Skin contact of 12 - 24 hours, pressed and settled for 24 hours. Racked and inoculated with chosen yeasts e.g. VIN 7; QA 23; CKS; VL 3. Three weeks alcoholic fermentation temperature controlled at 12 - 14°C.

Post fermentation lees contact of 3 months, stirred up once a week to enhance mouth feel and concentration. Blended three weeks before bottling and stabilization.

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