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Somerbosch Chenin Blanc 2009 | Poker Hill Semillon/Chenin Blanc 2009
Sauvingnon Blanc 2009 | Chenin Blanc 2008
Sauvignon Blanc 2008
| Chardonnay 2008

 Somerbosch Chenin Blanc 2009 (also known as steen)  

DESCRIPTION

Tropical fruit flavours. Bouquet of litchi and fresh green apple. A medium to full bodied wine.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Alcohol Vol% 13.31
Sugar g/l 2.5
Total Acid g/l 4.9
Total SO2 mg/l 122
Free SO2 mg/l 25
Ph 3.54

WINEMAKERS NOTES

The grapes were picked at full ripeness. Skin contact for +- 3 hours. Free running juice was fermented dry. Fermentation period +- 2 weeks. Cold fermentation at +-13 degrees.

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 Poker Hill Semillon/Chenin Blanc 2009  

DESCRIPTION

A full-bodied wine. Zesty with a hint of lime on the nose. Crisp and clean on the palate. An easy drinking appetiser.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Alcohol Vol% 14.4%
Sugar g/l 9.1
Total Acid g/l 6.4
Total SO2 mg/l 121
Free SO2 mg/l 34
Ph 3.08

WINEMAKERS NOTES

This blend is made up of 50% Semillon and 50% Chenin Blanc. Grapes were picked at full ripeness and free running juice was fermented dry.

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 Sauvingnon Blanc 2009  

DESCRIPTION

A fresh, crisp and vibrant wine. Bouquet of ripe peaches and apricots. Full with a long, soft finish. Clean and fresh on the palate.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Alcohol Vol% 13.52
Sugar g/l 3.5
Total Acid g/l 5.4
Total SO2 mg/l 79
Free SO2 mg/l 26
Ph 3.34

WINEMAKERS NOTES

The grapes were picked at full ripeness. Three to four hours of skin contact. The juice consists of a third press juice and two thirds is free run juice. Juice was fermented dry, during a period of +- 3 weeks. Juice left n the fine lease for 6+ weeks.

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 Chardonnay 2008  

DESCRIPTION

Unwooded. Upfront and generous nose, with elegant tones of grapefruit and lime on the palate. Great with food!

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Alcohol Vol% 12.5
Residual Sugar g/l 3.4
Total Acid g/l 6.7
Total SO2 119
Free SO2 mg/l 46
Ph 3.75

WINEMAKERS NOTES

Grapes picked just before full ripeness. Skin contact and free run juice was fermented dry. Cold fermentation at +-13 degrees, increasing flavours and aromas.

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 MCC and Rose bubbly  

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Email: enquiries@somerbosch.co.za  |  Phone: +27 21 855 3615  |  Fax: +27 21 855 4457
Address: P.O. Box 12181, Die Boord, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 7613


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