Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2005

This wine offers aromas and flavours of freshly cut grass, nettles and juicy grapefruit. This rich fruit is brought to life by a fine vein of natural acidity, typical of the cool Darling Hills.

Viticulture

Vines planted: 1993 to 2002
Soil: Hutton & Oakleaf
Clones: SB 215 A, 316, 317, 11; Selection of clones for diversity
Rootstock: Selection of rootstock for diversity
Yield: 7t/ha
Irrigation: Supplementary to alleviate stress
Trellising: 5 wire Perold
Elevation: 280 m
Aspect: West to South to East
Canopy: Rigorous canopy management

Winemaking

The grapes were harvested in three stages between 21 and 23º Balling. The grapes harvested in the morning went directly to the sorting table and the night harvest grapes spent the night in a refrigerated container. The grapes were de-stemmed before crushing and had skin contact for 6-12 hours. The juice was settled for 2-3 days, inoculated with cultured yeast, fermented at 13-16ºC for 12-14 days and had lees contact for 2 months without stirring. The wine was filtered and bottled in June 05.

Analysis

pH: 3.62
Alcohol: 13.5%
Acid: 5.9 g/l
Sugar: 2.8 g/l