Strandveld Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2008

 

Vintage: This wine is from our special vineyard on the Southernmost Slopes of the Elim Wine Ward. Surrounded by local Elim fynbos, this vineyard is known for frequent encounters with “Pofadder” snakes, hence the name Pofadder Bos Sauvignon Blanc. The unique Strandveld terroir is well-expressed in this vineyard growing in almost 100 % fellow ferricrete soil. The modest crop (4.5 t/ha) ripens slowly in our cool climate, without the loss of flavours.

Grape varieties: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Age of vines: 6 years

Clone: SB 316

Vinification: Innovative wine-making techniques, cold fermentation with selected yeast strains and lees contact for four months.

Bottling date: 25 July 2008

Accolades:

bullet Gold Medal Winner : SA Young Wine Show 2008
bullet Selected for South African Airlines Business Class 2009
bullet Selected for Tops@Spar Sauvignon Blanc Top 10 - 2008

Production: 20 000 bottles

Wine analysis: Alc : 13.34 %; alc/vol; pH : 3.34; TA : 6.1; Sugar : 2.2 g/l

Tasting comments: White asparagus, nettle and green pepper aromas. Creamy and full on the palate with a strong dry minerality on the aftertaste.