Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2006

In The Vineyard
Vines planted: 1993 - 2002
Soil: Hutton & Oakleaf
Clones: SB 215 A, 316, 317, 11 - Selection of clones for diversity
Rootstock: Selection of rootstock for diversity
Yield: 8 tons/ha
Irrigation: Supplementary in low rainfall years
Trellising: 5 wire Perold
Elevation: 280m
Aspect: West to South to East
Canopy: Rigorous canopy management

The Harvest
The grapes were harvested in three stages between 21° and 23° Balling. The grapes harvested in the morning went directly to the sorting table and the night-harvested grapes spent the night in a refrigerated container.

In The Cellar
The grapes were de-stemmed before crushing and had skin contact for 6 - 12 hours. The juice was settled for 2 - 3 days, inoculated with cultured yeast, fermented at 13 - 16° C for 12 - 14 days and had lees contact for 3 months without stirring.

The wine was filtered and bottled in May 2006.