Paulina's Reserve Sauvignon Blanc

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The Sauvignon Blanc was fermented with selected yeast strains in stainless steel tanks, but around 18 balling it was transferred to 500l barrels, where it completed fermentation. The Semillon was naturally fermented in Stockinger Foudre.

The Sauvignon Blanc was harvested from grapes from Franschhoek & Elim. The Franschhoek Sauvignon Blanc was harvested first at 21 ̊ balling early February, a few weeks later the Sauvignon Blanc from Elim was harvested at 21.5 ̊ balling, as this is a much cooler area, it gives the grapes more hanging time on the vine. The Semillon component is from an old bush vine block in Franschhoek that was planted in 1905. The Semillon was harvested mid-February at 22 ̊ balling. The Sauvignon Blanc was destemmed and crushed and the Semillon was whole bunch pressed.

The Sauvignon Blanc was matured in 500l barrels for 8 months (50% new, 50% old). The Semillon was matured in Stockinger Foudre for 8 months. After the 8 months the wine was blended and bottled.