| Name: | ilka(Named after Delarey Brugmans twin daughters Ilse and Karla) |
| Variety: | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Principle Grape: | 100% Sauvignon Blanc |
| Rootstock: | Richter 99 |
| Situation: | South Facing Slopes |
| W.O: | Banghoek |
| Appellation: | Stellenbosch |
| Soil Types: | Hutton |
| Altitude: | 1000 to 1200 feet |
Tasting Notes
Inviting fresh kiwi, papaya and granadilla on the nose which lingers through on pallet. Magic with summer and quality moments. Named in honour of twin Ilse & Karla Brugman – Banhoek Valley princesses.
The Harvest
Yield: 6.5 tons per hectare
In the Cellar
Fermentation Temp: 13°C Yeast: assorted French strains and local strains
The grapes were crushed and destemmed. The juice was immediately pressed and cold settled for 2 days at 12ºC, were after it was inoculated with the above yeast. After fermentation the wine was left on the fine lees for 6 months in stainless steel tanks.
Malolactic fermentation: none
Wood aging: none
Analysis
| Acid: | 6.8 g/l |
| Res.Sugar: | 2.3 g/l |
| pH: | 3.30 |
| Alcohol: | 14% |