in the vineyard : Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc - 316D, 316A, 317A and 7A
Rootstock: R99 and R110
Soil type: Hutton - decomposed granite
Age of vines: Planted 2003 and 2005
Plant density: 2222 - 2500 vines per hectare
Trellising: Vertical hedge
Pruning: 2-bud spurs every 15cm
Yield: 13.3 t/ha
Irrigation: Supplementary drip
Vintage: Very hot and dry vintage, resulting in an early start to the picking, with different varieties ripening at the same time. A tough vintage for the winery crews!
in the cellar : Yeasts: Vin 7, Alchemy 1/2
Fermentation temp: 15°C
Method: De-stalk, crush, pressed, settled and fermented in stainless steel tanks.