Avontuur Sauvignon Blanc 2010

Colour: Pale golden straw
Aroma: The nose is forthcoming with an explosion of tropical fruit and a slight herbaceousness.
Flavour: Fresh, crisp citrus with grapefruit and gooseberries, following through from the nose. A pleasing, well-balanced mid-palate.
Finish: Crisp and fresh, a pleasant, quaffing wine.

Will compliment seafood platters with lemon wedges, grilled fish and chicken dishes. Also suitable to have with soft, white cheese.

variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% Sauvignon Blanc ]
winery : Avontuur Estate
winemaker : Natalie Nel
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 14.26 % vol  rs : 1.6 g/l  pH : 3.32  ta : 5.6 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  taste : Fruity  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

ageing : Optimum drinkability: 2010/2011

about the harvest: Harvested early in the morning when grapes are still cool.Harvest took place over a period of a week to obtain different characteristics.
Harvest date: Mid-February over a week period.
Average Degree Balling at Harvest:  23° Balling

in the cellar : Complexity due to lees contact and older vines. Grapes are de-stemmed, chilled and lightly pressed. Cold-settled for 48 hours. Racked and inoculated with yeast.Cold-fermented. Left on fermentation lees (sur lie) for 2 months before bottling.

Bottling Date: 2 July 2010

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