Oak Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2003

Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Pieter Visser
Main Variety - Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol - 13.22 %vol
pH - 3.32
RS - 1.3 g/l
Total Acid - 6.7 g/l
Volatile Acidity - .35 g/l
SO2 - 107 mg/l
Free SO2 - 42 mg/l

Characteristics

Type - White
Style - Dry
Body - Full
Taste - Mineral


Accolades

Oak Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2003: First Place in the Juliet Cullinan Wine Connoisseur's Awards.

Tasting Notes

The 2003 vintage started off with severe hail and wind damage to the new growth, but the rest of the season was the best we have seen in the previous few years. We used a selection of yeasts known to bring out the characteristics of Sauvignon Blanc. The three tanks were blended together after 4 months on the lees. The wine has a pale rich colour. Gooseberry and passion fruit on the nose. Long full-flavoured creamy textured wine, with hints of ripe grapefruit on the finish.

Blend Information

100% Sauvignon Blanc

In The Vineyard

Mostly South and South-West facing slopes. Elavation: 320m - 600m


Other Vintages

Wine Wine Maker Main Variety
Oak Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2012 Pieter Visser Sauvignon Blanc
Oak Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2011 Pieter Visser Sauvignon Blanc
Oak Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2010 Pieter Visser Sauvignon Blanc
Oak Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2009 Pieter Visser Sauvignon Blanc
Oak Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2009 Pieter Visser Sauvignon Blanc
Oak Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2008 Pieter Visser Sauvignon Blanc
Oak Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2007 Pieter Visser Sauvignon Blanc
Oak Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2006 Pieter Visser Sauvignon Blanc
Oak Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2003 Pieter Visser Sauvignon Blanc
Bouchard Finlayson Oak Valley Sauvignon Blanc 1998 Peter Finlayson Sauvignon Blanc
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