Lyngrove Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2020

Tasting Notes
Analysis & Info

Inviting aromas of green pepper, grapefruit and granadilla with reminiscence of green fig. On the palate, it is juicy and concentrated with layers of fruit and a fresh acidity on the finish.

Technical Analysis
alc	12.1
rs	2.5
pH	3.2
ta	7.3
Wine Information
Accolades
Brand Group	Lyngrove Collection Range
Other
Winemaker	Danie van Tonder
Variety	Sauvignon Blanc
BlendPercent	100% Sauvignon Blanc
FoodSuggest	Enjoy this wine chilled (8-10°C) with Mediterranean vegetable stack layered with lemon and oregano roasted potatoes, or grilled eggplant, roasted red peppers, asparagus and semi dried tomatoes drizzled with balsamic jus.
Ageing
Cellar	The grapes were handpicked early morning in small lug boxes from 20 up to 22.5°balling ripeness over a period of 3 weeks starting early February. Oxidation was kept to the minimum to retain natural fruit flavours. Grapes lightly pressed, juice cold settled after which it was racked, inoculated and cool fermented in stainless steel tanks between 12-14°C for 14 days.
Harvest	Harvest began mid-January and was completed end March with similar yields to previous year.
Vineyard	The 9ha vines were planted over the period of 2003 up to 2010 with 2.5m spacing. Soils consist of weathered granite on a clay base. The vines are drip-irrigated to ensure optimal ripening and trained on a 5-wire Perold trellis system. Vines benefit by having the cool breezes from the nearby Atlantic Ocean (False Bay) during the ripening season. With the Western Cape coming out of a 3 year drought period it looked promising but many vineyards had not yet recovered in full. In general a cooler growing period with unfavourable weather during flower and set in October and November which led to smaller berries and bunches with unevenness for some cultivars at harvest. Weather was good with start of harvest until March when it turned into cool and wet conditions which necessitated greater input to control disease outbreak.
Style
style	Very Dry
taste	Fruity
type	White
Type
Kosher	0
Organic	0
Vegetarian	0
Wooded	0
Pack
Closure	Screwcap
Pack Size	750ml
Pack Type	Bottle