The MM Louw Sauvignon Blanc is made from carefully selected grapes and
fermented in French oak barrels to ensure a wine with a full, rich mouthfeel and
a long finish. The flavours fynbos, asparagus and tropical fruit are underpinned by
a core of minerality and complex fruit and vanilla flavours.
Diemersdal MM Louw Sauvignon Blanc (6/case) (R199/BOTTLE)
Product Description
Oenology:
The grapes were hand harvested at 24ºB, crushed and de-stemmed. Skin contact of 24 hours, pressed and settled for 36 hours. Racked and inoculated with selected yeast, VIN7. 3 weeks alcoholic fermentation in 2nd fill 500L French Oak barrels, temperature controlled at 16-18ºC.Maturation:
Post fermentation lees contact of 8 months in barrel, stirred up once a week to enhance mouth feel and concentration. The wine was bottled unfiltered and sediment may occur after time.Winemaker’s notes:
The MM Louw Sauvignon Blanc is made from carefully selected grapes and fermented in French oak barrels to ensure a wine with a full, rich mouthfeel and a long finish. The flavours fynbos, asparagus and tropical fruit are underpinned by a core of minerality and complex fruit and vanilla flavours.Food suggestions:
Pan-seared tuna or fresh salmon with a fennel and olive oil dressing.Awards:
2014 vintage: Double Gold – Veritas ‘15
2013 vintage: Gen. Smuts trophy – Young Wine Show SA ‘13
2013 vintage: Gold Medal – Concours Mondiall du Sauvignon ‘14
2013 vintage: South African Sauvignon Blanc Trophy – International Wine Challenge ‘14
2013 vintage: Gold Medal – Veritas ‘14