Rickety Bridge Sauvignon Blanc 2009

Well balanced natural acidity emphasises the structured palate which shows refreshing tropical and passion fruit with hints Granny Smith apples on the nose. A lengthy finish that ends with green undertones.

Seafood dishes, fresh leafy salads and sushi.

variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% Sauvignon Blanc ]
winemaker : Wynand Grobler
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 13.58 % vol  rs : 1.9 g/l  pH : 3.21  ta : 7.4 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  body : Medium  taste : Fruity  
pack : Bottle  closure : Screwcap  

ageing : Drink now until 2011.

in the vineyard : All of the grapes used in the Rickety Bridge Sauvignon blanc originate from only the best terroir selected="true" to produce a world class wine reflective of the Rickety Bridge philosophy. Cropped at 6 tons/ha, these low yielding vineyards show complexity and depth with the potential to improve with age.

about the harvest: The grapes were harvested by hand on 22.8° B with good harvesting conditions through out. Perfect harvesting conditions with long cool, dry summer and cold wet winter.

in the cellar : Fermentation took place in a stainless steel tank at 12.5° C with two noble yeast strains used. The wine was left on its primary lease for 5 months being stirred twice a week to enhance flavours and mouth feel.

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