Backsberg John Martin Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2012

Gooseberry, green fig and guava aromas with grassy undertones combined with elegance and freshness, adds to the intriguing qualities of this wine.

The length and complex aftertaste creates a wonderful partner to cheese, fish and poultry.

variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% Sauvignon Blanc ]
winemaker : Alicia Rechner
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 13.56 % vol  rs : 2.1 g/l  pH : 3.37  ta : 6.2 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Screwcap  

ageing : 2 - 5 years

in the vineyard : CLIMATE: Mediterranean
SOIL TYPE: Clay loam, med-high yield, 315m North East, Durbanville Med yield South facing & Grabouw med yield East facing
VITICULTURE: 12 year old vineyards, yield 8-12t/h

about the harvest: Very cool picked

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