Description
BLEND
71% Sauvignon blanc, 29% Semillon
ANALYSIS
Alc. 14% Vol | RS 1.5 g/l | pH 3.28 | TA 5.9 g/l
ORIGIN
Western Cape
VINEYARDS
Savage White is made up of three vineyard sites grown in a combination
of sandstone and granite soils. Elevation of the sites range from 213m to
677m above sea level with a combination of trellised and bush vine
plantings.
VINIFICATION
Grapes are given a fair amount of sun exposure through the season to
ensure ripe fruit is processed. Overnight cooling is followed by whole
bunch pressing and oxidative handling. The juice is transferred to a
selection of 500L barrels (20% new) and concrete eggs where
spontaneous fermentation and aging takes place. Malolactic
fermentation takes place in the Semillon and occasionally the Sauvignon
blanc depending on the vintage. Wines are aged for 12 months in barrel
and concrete followed by a further 2-3 months in stainless steel, and
finally bottling.
TASTING NOTES
White flowers, pear, blackcurrant leaf, and grapefruit backed by subtle
wood spice and flint. The palate is tightly wound with characteristic
umami salinity, texture and length. A wine that will continue to reward
over the next 10 years.
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