Wine Info

  • Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
  • Style: Fresh and Fruity
  • Alcohol: 13.64% vol
  • Winemaker: Richard Kershaw

Sauvignon Blanc 2011

A bright lemon-green colour with a pronounced nose of citrus, lemon zest, green fig and black current leaves all held together by an intriguing floral note. A vivid palate with an engaging concentration of clementine peel, granadilla pulp, Cape Gooseberry and melon. Herbal undertones with a complex, chalky minerality compliments the mouthwatering finish.

In the Cellar

The grapes were harvested, crushed and pressed. After this the must was cold settled for two days and racked before being inoculated with a variety of selected yeast cultures. The wine was fermented cold and given extended lees contact. Reductive winemaking techniques were applied to preserve the fruit character throughout blending and bottling.

Total Production: 259 694 x 750ml
Fermentation temperature: 12° – 16° C

Wood ageing: None.

Food Suggestions

Serve at 12° – 15° C. Versatile at table served with char-grilled artichokes; summer salads, oysters, fish, calamari, smoked salmon, seafood paella, chicken, and oven baked goat’s milk cheese.

Aging Potential

Up to 8 years.

In the Vineyard

Area: Stellenbosch 82% / Elgin 12% /
Soil Type: Decomposed Malmesbury Shale, Tukulu,Hutton.

Age of vines: 8 to 29 years

Trellising: Bush vines and 3 wire vertical shoot position trellis

Vine Density: 3 300 vines / ha

Irrigation: Yes, drip

About the Harvest

Picking date: From the early February to March 2011
Grape Sugar: 18.7° Balling – 23.9° Balling

Acidity: 6.3 – 9.1 g/l at harvest

pH at harvest: 3.1 – 3.3

Technical Analysis

Winemaker: Richard Kershaw

Main Variety: Sauvignon Blanc

Alcohol: 13.64 %vol

pH: 3.26

RS: 3.7 g/l

Total Acid: 6.0 g/l

SO2: 113 mg/l

Free SO2: 30 mg/l

Balling: 18-23°

Yield: 6-8 ton/H

Production: 259 694 x 750ml
Appellation: Stellenbosch/Elgin

Accolades
    • 2010 Vintage: Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2011 – Silver Medal
    • 2009 Vintage: 3 stars in John Platter;84/100 is USA Wine Spectator;90/100 by Steve Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar;Vinography’s “South African Sauvignon Blanc” line-up, scoring between 8.5 & 9 points
    • 2008 Vintage: 4 stars in John Platter;Rated 90/100 by Steve Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar (USA) March/ April 2009 issue,87/100 by Wine Enthusiast.
    • 2007 Vintage: 4½ stars in John Platter
    • 2006 Vintage: 4 stars in John Platter
    • 2005 Vintage: 90/100 is USA Wine Spectator – November 2005 edition;4 stars in John Platter
    • 2004 Vintage: 4 stars in John Platter;3 stars Wine Magazine – June 2005
    • 2003 Vintage: Silver at the Michelangelo Awards 2003;92/100 Smart Buy & one of Top 100 Wines for 2003 in USA Wine Spectator –September 2003;4 stars in John Platter
    • 2001 Vintage: 3 stars in John Platter’s;One of USA Wine Spectator’s top 100 Wines of 2001; HHHH Wine Magazine – August 2001 edition.
    • 2000 Vintage: 4 stars in John Platter’s.
    • 1999 Vintage: 4 stars in John Platter’s.
    • 1998 Vintage: 4 stars in John Platter’s (nudging5 stars);SAA Business Class Top Ten
    • 1997 Vintage: in the John Platter’s : “Best of the Bunch”, superior Cape Quality;4 stars Wine Magazine – November 1997 edition and April 1998 edition.
    • 1996 Vintage: In the John Platter’s – “Best of the Bunch”, superior Cape Quality;4 stars Wine Magazine – October 1996 edition.
    • 1995 Vintage: 4 stars in John Platter’s;the only SA Gold Medal winner at USA Intervin;only SA selection in the German “ Top 100 Wines of the World” list for 1996;on SAA Wine List.
    • 1994 Vintage: 5 stars in John Platter’s;SAA Wine List; 4 stars Wine Magazine November 1994 edition.
    • 1993 Vintage: 4 stars in John Platter’s;S A Young Wine Show : Gold;SAA White Wine Trophy.
    • 1992 Vintage: 4 stars in John Platter’s;SA Wine Show: Gold.
Other Vintages

Mulderbosch Sauvignon Blanc 2010 – Richard Kershaw – Sauvignon Blanc

Mulderbosch Sauvignon Blanc 2009 – Richard Kershaw – Sauvignon Blanc

Mulderbosch Sauvignon Blanc 2008 – Mike Dobrovic – Sauvignon Blanc

Mulderbosch Sauvignon Blanc 2007 – Mike Dobrovic – Sauvignon Blanc

Mulderbosch Sauvignon Blanc 2006 – Mike Dobrovic – Sauvignon Blanc

Mulderbosch Sauvignon Blanc 2005 – Mike Dobrovic – Sauvignon Blanc

Mulderbosch Sauvignon Blanc 2004 – Mike Dobrovic – Sauvignon Blanc

Mulderbosch Sauvignon Blanc 2003 – Mike Dobrovic – Sauvignon Blanc

Mulderbosch Sauvignon Blanc 2002 – Mike Dobrovic – Sauvignon Blanc

Mulderbosch Sauvignon Blanc 2001 – Mike Dobrovic – Sauvignon Blanc

Mulderbosch Sauvignon Blanc 2000 – Mike Dobrovic – Sauvignon Blanc

Mulderbosch Sauvignon Blanc 1999 – Mike Dobrovic – Sauvignon Blanc

Mulderbosch Sauvignon Blanc 1998 – Mike Dobrovic – Sauvignon Blanc

Mulderbosch Sauvignon Blanc 1997 – Mike Dobrovic – Sauvignon Blanc

Mulderbosch Sauvignon Blanc 1996 – Mike Dobrovic – Sauvignon Blanc

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