Obikwa Sauvignon Blanc 2011

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Western Cape, South Africa
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Natalie's Score: 88/100 Community Score: 4.4/5 Community Reviews: 3 Add My Review Product #: 527465 Wine Type: White Wine Add to my...CellarFavouritesShopping ListWish ListWine Lists	Price: $8.95 Alcohol: 11.59% Drink: 2011-2013 Sweetness: Dry Bottle size: 750 ml Winery: Obikwa Agent: Mark Anthony Brands
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Tasting note:

Dependably delicious year after year at a that-must-be-a-typo price. Refreshingly herbal and grassy with a spike of lime lighting up the middle. Terrific. Food matches: fish, salads, light poultry dishes.

Reviewed January 3, 2012 by Natalie MacLean

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Grapes were sourced from vineyards in Stellenbosch, Paarl, Robertson and Worcester ranging in age from 9 to 17 years old, grown in soils varying from decomposed granite to deep Clovelly and Hutton soils, with excellent drainage. Located at altitudes from 210m to 410m, the vineyards are trellised and appropriate canopy management and row orientation minimises wind damage. Grapes were harvested by hand at between 20° and 22° Balling in February. They were picked on taste when showing green fig flavours.The grapes were left on the skin for four hours to preserve the natural acidity of the juice, which was fermented cold at 12° to 14° C.

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Serve this wine between 55-60 degrees Farenheit or 12-16 degrees Celsius. Tip: If your bottle is at room temperature, put it in ice water for about 30 minutes or in the fridge for about three hours to chill it.

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