Wedderwill Sauvignon Blanc 2010

The typical, mineral-richness of the farm is evident again in this subtly complex wine. Whiffs of nettles, gooseberries and tropical flavours combine on the nose with hints of asparagus, green peppers and figines. The notes grow and build and linger on the palate and are excellent expressions of the rich terroir of Wedderwill. A zingy, crisp liveliness.

Sushi, Soy Sauce and Wasabi. Honey and sesame marinated chicken drumsticks. Blue seared Carpaccio style beef fillet on rocket. Teriyaki Scottish salmon and sesame satays. Steamed prawns with rice, wine and ginger dipping sauce.

variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% Sauvignon Blanc ]
winery : 
winemaker : Nico Vermeulen
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 13.0 % vol  rs : 3.1 g/l  pH : 3.55  ta : 5.7 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  body : Full  
pack : Bottle  size : 0  closure : Cork  

AWARDS
The Platter Wine Guide: Sauvignon Blanc 2007 - 4½ Stars
BWI Champion
IPW Certified

ageing : It has a great aging potential and is an excellent wine to collect and keep.br /

in the vineyard : This very versatile variety of grape comes from a south-facing slope, with strong soils of Oakleaf, Clovelly and a little Tukulu giving us a wide selection of excellent grapes to choose from. We only choose the most suitable grapes off these blocks, with only the highest quality for our small production volume. These blocks are characterised by cooler temperatures, low radiation and winds. As seventy-percent of our Sauvignon Blanc vineyards have been recently planted, we believe these have great future potential in increasing our quality.

Orientation: south facing slopes @ 300 - 200m, cooler temperatures, low radiation and winds  
Height above sea level: 307m
Distance from sea: 6km
Climate: Mediterranean
Annual wind: run - 39152km  
Average temperatures: Min -1°C / Max 34°C / Annual Average 18°C
Number of hours of sun light: 12 hours
Grape varieties: 100% Sauvignon Blanc   
Pruning style: adaptive (Perolt & Quatte)
Yields per hectare: 4.5 - 5 tons per hectare

about the harvest: 

in the cellar :  Maceration: 10 - 12 hours on skin
Alcoholic fermentation: ±14 days
Malolactic fermentation: no Malolactic fermentation
Ageing: up to 3 years in bottle before selling
Fining: Protein and Titrates stability  
Filtration: sterile
Production:  750ml per bottle, about  8,000 bottles per year

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