Spier Canned Sauvignon Blanc
Description
WINEMAKER:
Jacques Erasmus
ORIGIN:
Coastal zone and certain inland areas of the Western Cape.
VINEYARD:
Trellised vines with an average age of between 13 and 19 years. Although the climate is Mediterranean, the cooling effect of ocean breezes brings average temperatures down. The vines received supplementary irrigation and produced 10 to 14 tonnes per hectare.
ANALYSIS:
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Alc: |
13.0 % vol |
TA: |
6.5 g/L |
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RS: |
4.5 g/L |
pH: |
3.30 |
APPEARANCE:
Pale straw in colour with a greenish hue.
TASTING NOTE:
Intense aromas of gooseberries, passion fruit and green fig, with green bell pepper undertones. The palate is fresh and mouth-watering with a well-balanced acidity.
Ethical farming, the health of the soil and the people who work it. Artistic endeavour and absolute care in the crafting of our wines. This is what matters to us.
Harnessing more than 300 years of winemaking heritage, Spier has transformed into an award-winning Stellenbosch wine farm. The winemaking team is committed to crafting wines truly expressive of their terroir, with minimal interference.