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Sauvignon Blanc

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Sauvignon Blanc

The 2011 vintage had a very cool beginning with a colder than normal springtime, followed by a late-starting summer. The low temperatures in Casablanca produced smaller yields, about 20% less than a typical year and the cool weather allowed grapes to ripen gradually, giving freshness and elegance to the Sauvignon Blanc. The wine is also slightly lower in alcohol with very concentrated flavors of passion fruit, citrus and soft mineral notes.

Tasting Notes

Pale green in color, concentrated aromas with tropical fruit and citrus notes. Great acidity wth fresh lime and grapefruit balanced by soft minerality on the palate. Bright and crisp with rich fruit expression, and an elegant finish.

Food Pairing

Root: 1 Sauvignon Blanc is crisp, refreshing and pairs delightfully well with many types of foods. Try it with fresh summer salads, grilled oysters, or baked salmon. A great match with smoked ham and cheesy potato casserole, or lemon-herbed chicken with spring vegetable risotto.

The 2011 vintage had a very cool beginning with a colder than normal springtime, followed by a late-starting summer. The low temperatures in Casablanca produced smaller yields, about 20% less than a typical year and the cool weather allowed grapes to ripen gradually, giving freshness and elegance to the Sauvignon Blanc. The wine is also slightly lower in alcohol with very concentrated flavors of passion fruit, citrus and soft mineral notes.

Tasting Notes

Pale green in color, concentrated aromas with tropical fruit and citrus notes. Great acidity wth fresh lime and grapefruit balanced by soft minerality on the palate. Bright and crisp with rich fruit expression, and an elegant finish.

Food Pairing

Root: 1 Sauvignon Blanc is crisp, refreshing and pairs delightfully well with many types of foods. Try it with fresh summer salads, grilled oysters, or baked salmon. A great match with smoked ham and cheesy potato casserole, or lemon-herbed chicken with spring vegetable risotto.

Vineyard & Production Info

Soil composition:
Granitic with red clay, sandy loam and black clay
Training method:
VSP Trellis system; bilateral coron training
Elevation:
900 - 1300 feet
Vines/acre:
1080-1687
Yield/acre:
5 tons tons
Exposure:
North-South
Year vineyard planted:
2000
Harvest time:
March
First vintage of this wine:
2005

Winemaking & Aging

Varietal composition:
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Malolactic fermentation:
No
Type of aging container:
Stainless Steel
Size of aging container:
30,000L
Length of aging before bottling:
4 months on the lees

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.2
Acidity:
6.4 g/L
Alcohol:
13 %
Residual sugar:
3.5 g/L