Cape Point Vineyards Barrel Fermented Sauvignon Blanc 2010
The grapes for the wine are picked from the Isliedh Vineyard on the Noordhoek property from extremely weak vines yielding only 2 tons/hectare. Grapes are whole bunch pressed in an oxidative manner and put to barrel without settling. Spontaneous and inoculated fermentations take place in 50% new and 50% 2nd fill barrels with the blend compiled directly after ferment. The wine then spent 13.5 months in barrel with regular battonage before being bottled in May 2011. Tasting note: Limes, grapefruit and floral elements dominate the nose with subtle oak. The palate is fresh with a floral, limey intensity and a persistent finish. Drink now and over the next 5 years.
Winemaker: Duncan Savage
Price raised per case
- 6 x 750ml or equivalent
- Highest: R 2 500.00
- Lowest: R 1 500.00
- Average: R 1 821.00
Packaging
- Bottle Size 750ml
- Case Size: 6 x 750ml
- Cases Produced: 65
- Cases Auctioned 46
Analysis
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- pH: 3.20
