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Sauvignon Blanc 2001
Grown on the lower south-facing mountain slopes of Klein Constantia Estate, the Sauvignon Blanc vines enjoy cool breezes from both sides of the narrow Cape Peninsula, producing a wine of distinctive varietal character.
Grapes were harvested by hand in mid-February of this moderate vintage. Limited skin contact in rototanks was given for greater extraction and fuller flavours, followed by cool fermentation in stainless steel tanks. The wine was bottled 6 months after harvest, with no use of oak or malolactic fermentation.
Tasting Notes
A full-bodied, powerful wine with intense fig and capsicum aromas. Dry, with crisp acidity, concentrated fruit flavours and a long dry finish.
Maturation
Drink now or keep until 2004
Wine Details
Vintage: 2001
Alcohol: 14 % vol
Residual Sugar: 1.8 g/l
pH: 3.51
Total Acid: 5.6 g/l
Honours
Wine Spectator Magazine (July 2002): Tasted and received a score of 87/100
