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| Current Vintage
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2011 |
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| General |
Regarded by many as a difficult vintage
due to the heat and water stress suffered late in the
season. Fortunately our Sauvignons came in before any
ill effects were suffered, and as a result offer classic,
ripe Constantia flavours with typically fresh acidity.
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| Description |
Complex aromas of cape gooseberries
and green figs. The palate is full bodied, well rounded
and packed with flavour. Prominent mineral texture and
a steely acid backbone are features of this vintage.
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| Grape Variety |
Sauvignon blanc 87% Semillon
13% |
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| Wine Record |
The first Sauvignons came in very
early- on the 27th January, and the last batch was processed
on the 2nd March. The majority was harvested at the
beginning of February, whilst the weather was still
comparatively mild.
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| Alcohol |
13.26% |
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| Residual Sugar |
2.1 g/l |
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| pH |
3.34 |
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| Total Acid |
6.8g/l |
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| Maturation |
Will mature favourably
in bottle in bottle up to 2020. |
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