Maastricht The Contour Sauvignon Blanc 2023

From the vineyard
The fertile Durbanville soil, quality of the dry-land Sauvignon Blanc grape, the high rainfall and warmer summer days and cooler nights all contribute to the quality of Maastricht wines.

In the cellar
The grapes were hand-harvested at 22.5o Balling in the early morning hours, allowing the grapes to arrive cool in the cellar. After 15 hours skin contact the grapes were crushed and settled. A third of the juice is naturally fermented and the balance inoculated and fermented in 500L French oak barrels at 16-18 C. The wine matures on the lees in barrel for 6 months.

The winemakers notes
A fine balance between pear, citrus and cut grass. The palate follows with Kiwifruit, lime and hints of Papaya on the aftertaste. The wine is finished off with a crisp long-lasting acidity.

Analysis:
ALC: 13.65 %
RS: 2.1 g/L
pH: 3.39
TA: 6.2 g/L