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Fairview Darling Sauvignon Blanc 2011

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Fairview Darling Sauvignon Blanc 2011

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The grapes used to produce 2011 Fairview Sauvignon Blanc are harvested mainly from our cool vineyards at Darling. We have chosen to proudly include the origin of the grapes on the front label of the wine from this vintage onwards. The unique terroir enable us to produce a balanced, food-friendly style of Sauvignon Blanc.


Harvested from unirrigated vineyards in Darling over a period of 7 days. The vineyards are planted on deep red oakleaf soils. The fruit was mostly machine harvested at night (from 01h00) at an average of 22.5° B, arriving at the cellar at 15°C.

Harvest Dates 7 February to 13 February 2011
Winemaking The bunches were destalked, lightly crushed and pressed in a pneumatic press. Juice was settled and then fermented in stainless steel tanks at between 11° and 13° Celsius. After fermentation the wine was left on its fine lees for 3 months prior to blending and bottling.
Winemaker's Comments Although we have been making Sauvignon Blanc with fruit from Darling for a couple of years, the vineyards have matured well and the time has come to acknowledge the cool climate provenance of the grapes. This vintage saw careful picking; selecting blocks to be harvested as they reached perfect ripeness. Anthony de Jager
Tasting Note Shy tropical notes accompanied by bright citrus aromas on the nose. Grapefruit and guava fill the palate and linger on the finish. The mouthfeel is rounded and textured.
Wine of Origin Darling
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.2g/l
Total Acid 6.4g/l
pH 3.39
Varieties 100% Sauvignon Blanc