Oct 15, 2019
Springfield Estate Special Cuvée Sauvignon Blanc 2019
South Africa, Robertson
Sauvignon Blanc
Description
Classic Sauvignon Blanc varietal characteristics with tropical fruit on the nose and and elegant, creamy palate with minerality showing throughout. With age shows more green characteristics such as capsicum, whilst maintaining fresh acidity throughout.
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Tasting Notes
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Alcohol
12.5%
Analytical data
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Vinification
Harvested at night in January 2001 Settled without enzymes at -3°C for 2-3 weeks 14 days fermentation 100 days lees contact Racked only twice, under CO2 Stabilized at -3oC for tartrates 80 g/hl Bentonite fining
Viticulture
Very gentle, southerly 50% rock, 50% sand Moderatesummerwithlownighttemperatures,cold winter
Sauvignon Blanc 17-year-old vines, clone SB242 on root stock Ramsey
Maturation
100 days lees contact
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Palate
Crisp acidity, apple, melon & passionfruit
Food Pairing
Pairs beautifully with goats cheese, asparagus, as well as poultry and seafood.
