Benguela Cove Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Tasting Notes
Analysis & Info

Its attractive and racy character is toned with nuances of kiwi and citrus, elevated by hints of gunflint, a fresh minerality and great length to conclude. Pungent tropical aromas lingers on the palate with a persistent and mouth watering acidity.

Technical Analysis
alc	13.45
rs	1.5
pH	3.15
ta	6.6
Wine Information
Accolades	Tim Atkin 93/100 SA Platters Wine Guide 4 stars 2019 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show - Bronze 2019 Veritas Wine Awards - Silver
Brand Group	Benguela Cove Wines
Other
Winemaker	Kevin Grant & Johann Fourie
Variety	Sauvignon Blanc
BlendPercent	100% Sauvignon Blanc
FoodSuggest	One cannot underestimate this wine - lean but gloriously complex to conquer big flavours. Serving temperature: 12 C - slightly warmer than fruity whites to compliment this Pouilly-Fume style, a sophisticated wooded version of Sauvignon Blanc. Burrata & melon salad. Szechuan prawns, steak tartare, basil pesto pasta
Ageing	A wine made to be savoured & enjoyed now but will reward careful cellaring for a number of years to come.
Cellar	Harvested at optimal ripeness, the grapes were destemmed and skin contact allowed for a few hours. The wine was cold fermented with reductive processing in both stainless steel tanks and barrels. It was left on its lees for 120 days after fermentation and stirred regularly to encourage complexity. Maturation: 8 months Oak: 40% barrel fermented, 500L French oak, 25% new Production: 18 barrels Aging potential: 3 - 5 years from vintage
Harvest	Harvested at optimal ripeness.
Vineyard	Doused with all the privileges of a cool climate, the Walker Bay boasts some of the most sought-after Sauvignon Blanc vineyards. Nudged by the Bot River lagoon with vistas of the Atlantic Ocean, the vineyards enjoy cool daytime temperatures. A beneficial diurnal range aids in even ripening and complexity. These factors assist in the development of delicate fruit, fine tannin structures and bright acidities. Maritime winds encourage healthy vines. Slope: shaded south-east facing vineyards Soil: shale and clay soils Clone: SB316, SB 215
Style
type	White
Type
Kosher	0
Organic	0
Vegetarian	0
Wooded	1
Pack
Closure	Screwcap
Pack Size	750ml
Pack Type	Bottle