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Hermanuspietersfontein Nr. 3 Sauvignon Blanc 2012 - DISCONTINUED

A fruity tropical style, offering aromas of passion fruit, gooseberry, papaya and melon. Medium bodied with fresh acidity; firm and rich with a generous length. Medium, seamlessly structured with a persistent, lingering finish. Harmonious complexity, well balanced with an overall suave impression.

variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% Sauvignon Blanc ]

winery : Hermanuspietersfontein

winemaker : Bartho Eksteen

wine of origin :

analysis : alc : 13.62 % vol rs : 1.7 g/l pH : 3.08 ta : 6.90 g/l va : 0.47 g/l

type : White style : Dry body : Medium

pack : Bottle size : 0 closure : Screwcap

AWARDS

Awards / Ratings: John Platter: 4 Stars (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009)

ageing : Our Sauvignon Blancs can bottle mature for 6 years and beyond.

in the vineyard : A Sauvignon Blanc made from selected vineyards, called "Bergblokke" (mountain blocks), more fruity or tropical in style.

in the cellar : Partly wild fermented and with long lees maturation. The characteristics of the grapes manifest in what Bartho calls "a wine that will keep".

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Hermanuspietersfontein Nr. 3 Sauvignon Blanc 2012 - DISCONTINUED

Sauvignon Blanc

Bartho Eksteen