RW Vineyard Selection Retreat Sauvignon Blanc 2013

This wine exhibits appealing aromas and flavours of ripe granadilla, pineapple, green apple and melon, with a touch of flintiness. The fine crisp natural acidity freshens the wine and adds structure; leading to clean, minerally finish with excellent length and finesse.

Serving Temp: 8° - 10°C. Allergens: Contains Sulphites, Milk


variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% Sauvignon Blanc ]
winery : Robertson Winery
winemaker : Jacques Roux
wine of origin : Robertson
analysis : alc : 12.9 % vol  rs : 1.8 g/l  pH : 3.24  ta : 6.7 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  taste : Fruity  
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Screwcap  

ageing : 

2 to 3 years

in the vineyard : 

Retreat, a single vineyard with well-weathered shale soils, is the source of this Sauvignon Blanc. It is situated on a south-facing slope in the Riviersonderend mountain range at an altitude of 350 metres above sea level.

During summer this vineyard is cooled in the afternoons by southern ocean sea breezes, enabling an extended ripening season. This results in good quality fruit, with concentrated flavours and fine acidity. The farm has been owned by the De Wet family since 1896, one of Robertson Winery's 35 member families.

Farm: Retreat
Soil type: Well-weathered shale
Trellising: Four-wire Perold system
Water management: Regulated drip irrigation, resulting in small, concentrated berries
Row direction: North-west to south-east
Viticulturist: Briaan Stipp

about the harvest: 

Harvest Date: February 2013
Harvest Method: Hand harvested in small baskets at 25° Balling/Brix
Yield: 10 tons per hectare

in the cellar : 

Fermentation: 14 days at 12°C (Fermented dry)
Barrel Maturation: No oak maturation
Bottling Date: April 2014

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