Balance Classic Selection Sauvignon Blanc White Wine 750ml 12% (South Africa)

Classic Selection
SAUVIGNON BLANC

WINE DESCRIPTION
Pale green hue with vibrant aromatics of rich ripe peach and
juicy pineapple. The wine is beautifully complemented by
tropical fruit flavors, underlying minerality, and crisp natural
acidity.

VINEYARDS
The vineyards are found in a variation in meso-climates,
exposed hills, and sheltered valleys, with soils from Granite,
Sandstone soils and Alluvial soils. Grapes are picked from a
selection of these direrent wards in the Western Cape.

WINEMAKING TECHNIQUES
Cold skin maceration was carried out for two hours. The
free-run juice was left to ferment in stainless steel tanks for
two weeks at 13°C. The wine was left on the gross lees, with
batonnage applied for a week. It was then racked and left on
the fine lees until just before bottling.

VINTAGE CONDITIONS
The Cape Winelands experienced a very good winter, with
temperatures consistently lower than the long-term average.
The annual rainfall was average, leading to a good accumulation
of cold units for an even bud burst.
Bud break initially occurred two weeks earlier than normal.
However, the cold temperatures and good rainfall delayed the
initial growth and bud break of late-ripening cultivars.
The maximum temperatures were higher than the long-term
average, while the minimum temperatures were much lower.
These temperature differences, combined with the dry weather,
produced healthy grapes.

FOOD PAIRING
Combines beautifully with fresh light flavours. Ideal pairings
include Asian cuisine with lemongrass and mild chili, tangy
goat cheese, light seafood, vibrant salads, and herb-crusted
chicken.