Thelema Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Indulge in the enchanting dance of flavours with our Sauvignon Blanc. Bursting with zesty citrus, succulent tropical fruits, and a touch of green apple crispness, every sip is a journey into vibrancy.
Food Pairing
As an apertif or with delicately flavoured foods like salads, oysters, scallops and chicken.
All Vintages
R130.00
Tasting Notes
Viticultural Practices
| Varietal | Sauvignon Blanc – Clones 133 ER, SV 316D, 159C, 11R and 7A |
|---|---|
| Root stock | R99 and R110 |
| Soil type | Hutton – decomposed granite |
| Age of vines | Planted 1985, 1993, 1997, 2002 and 2007 |
| Plant density | 2100 to 3200 vines per hectare |
| Trellising | Perold, vertical hedge |
| Pruning | 2-bud spurs every 15cm |
| Yield | 8.2 t/ha |
| Irrigation | Supplementary drip |
| Vintage | Drier conditions limited berry mass and subsequently yields, but also ensured outstanding quality. |
| Picking dates | 1 - 14 February 2023 |
| Grape sugar | 21.9 - 22.4 °B |
| Acidity | 7.95 - 8.5 g/l |
| pH at harvest | 3.1 - 3.3 |
Winemaking Practices
| Yeasts | Vin 7 / Alchemy 2 / X-Thiol |
|---|---|
| Fermentation temp | 15 °C |
| Method | De-stalked, crushed, pressed, settled & fermented in stainless steel tanks. |
Wine Details
| Residual Sugar | 1.9 g/l |
|---|---|
| pH | 3.2 |
| Total acid | 7.8 g/l |
| Alcohol | 13.5% by volume |
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