Sauvignon Blanc - Diemersdal Matys

This is a vibrant, easy-drinking, fresh style of Sauvignon Blanc. The nose has an array of tropical fruit, figs and gooseberries with these crisp flavours repeat in the mouth along with a minerally character followed by a long fruity finish. The distinctive aromas support a wonderfully balanced palate, presenting purity of ripe fruit, coupled with a lingering harmonious finish.

Terroir: These grapes were sourced from premium blocks in selective vineyard sites situated in Malmesbury, Darling and Koekenaap.

Oenology: The grapes were hand harvested at full ripeness, the blocks har-vested and vinified separately. Crushed and destemmed reduc-tively. Skin contact of 12-24 hours, pressed and settled for 6 hours. Racked and inoculated with selected yeasts e.g. VIN 7; QA 23; CKS; VL 3. Three weeks alcoholic fermentation tempera-ture controlled at 12-14ºC.

Analysis:

Alcohol: 13.46%
RS: 3.36 g/l
Total Acid: 6.3 g/l
pH: 3.47

Food suggestions: Served well chilled on any occasion.