GVB White 2009

Vergelegen, teknisk ark/fact sheet (vergelegen.co.za – linket fra vergelegen.co.za, hentet 2026-10-18): 2009 Vergelegen GVB White; druer: Sémillon; alkohol 13.9%. Producentens noter (engelsk): Tech sheet: FLAGSHIP VERGELEGEN G.V.B. WHITE 2009 Origin The Sauvignon Blanc grapes used in this blend come from the 20-year old Schaapenberg vineyard. This single vineyard is planted some 320m above sea level and directly south facing. The row direction is east-west and the vineyards are planted to 2 clones, 316 and 317. The Semillon was planted in 1991 on the south facing Korhaan flats at 220m above sea level. Vinification Both Sauvignon and Semillon were hand picked-the Semillon 2- 3 weeks after the Sauvignon. Whole bunch pressed and barrel fermented; the Sauvignon in 500 litre barrels and the Semillon in new 225 litre barrels. The wines were matured for 9 months before blending and bottling.bottling took place on 23 November 2009. Composition 65% Schaapenberg Sauvignon Blanc 35% Semillon Analysis 13.94 % Alc 2.0 g/l RS 7.1 g/l TA 3.23 pH Maturation Drink now or up to a decade after the vintage. Tasting Note Pale green colour with full ripe Sauvignon flavours dominating. The wine is rich and complex with a long aftertaste. Serve at 12- 14ºC. Most enjoyable with oysters, crayfish, smoked salmon/chicken.