Hermanuspietersfontein Nr.5 wooded Sauvignon blanc wine

Die Arnoldus

Die Martha

Die Bartho

nr.3

nr.5

nr.7

Kleinboet

Swartskaap

Bloos

Posmeester

Sonner Nommer

Diners Club - Winemaker of the Year 2010

Nr.5

Nr.5 - Classic Wine

Nr. 5 is a full-bodied Sauvignon blanc with balanced wood integration
VARIETY Sauvignon Blanc
TASTING NOTES
Alcohol ± 13.0 % Vol
Appearance Brilliant clarity; greenish straw
Flavour / Aroma Coconut to dried apricot
Taste Lanolin, wood matured, full-bodied with a layered structure and developed complexity, fresh acidity, rich consistency
VINEYARD
Area 6.9 ha
Altitude 287 - 338 m
Elevation Southeast / Northwest
Density 3086 vines per ha
PLANTED 2005
VINIFICATION & AGEING
Yield 54.4 hl (8 tons) per ha
Pressing Gentle pressing; immediate, protected pumping of the juice
Maceration None
Fermentation temperature 18 - 22°C
Malolactic fermentation None
Ageing 10 months in new, second and third fill, 500 litre French oak barrels; regular, gentle bâtonnage
Bottling December
In bottle before release 4 months
Maturation potential 6 years and longer
Ideal
serving
temp
12°
Rich and heavier foods work well with this equally weighted wooded wine. Enjoy with a creamy style cheddar or camembert; smoked salmon and crème fraise baguette; or Caesar salad with chicken and creamy Caesar dressing.

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CELLAR DOOR PRICE

R160.00

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