NEETHLINGSHOF SAUVIGNON BLANC 2008


Winemaker: De Wet Viljoen Appellation: Stellenbosch Grape Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc


www.neethlingshof.co.za tel: (021) 883 8988 fax: (021) 883 8941


Background


The Neethlingshof estate in Stellenbosch is named after its illustrious 19th century owner, Marthinus Laurentius Neethling, who served as mayor of Stellenbosch and was a member of the old Cape Parliament. His flamboyant bearing earned him the nickname “Lord Neethling”.


Winemaker’s comments Colour:


Luminous with greenish hues.


Bouquet: Classic aromas of green figs, freshly mowed grass and tropical fruit, backed by a hint of green pepper and asparagus.


The Vineyards


The vines, originally from France, were cloned in South Africa and grafted onto the nematode-resistant Richter 99 and 110 rootstocks. Planted in Tukulu soils, the vines are south-west facing thus exposing them to the cool False Bay breezes.


Viticulturist: Eben Archer


The winemaking The grapes were harvested by hand at the end of January, at an average of 22° - 23,5° Balling.


They were then


crushed and cool-fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks between 13° and 15° C.


Food pairing


Enjoy on its own or with poultry, seafood and salads.


Chemical analysis Alcohol:


12,93% by volume


Residual sugar: 1,6 g/l Total acidity: 5,76 g/l pH


3,49 Extract: 20,3 g/l Taste:


Crisp and fresh with ample tropical fruit and asparagus and a pleasing, aftertaste.


lingering Maturation potential:


The wine has a refreshing vibrancy when young, gaining fullness as it ages. It will remain crisp and fresh – helped along by its racy acidity – for up to 2 years when cellared under the correct conditions.


Cape Legends PO Box 184, Stellenbosch, 7599 | Tel: +27 (0)21 809-7000 | Fax: +27 (0)21 882-9575 | www.capelegends.co.za


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