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2004 Sauvignon Blanc

Wine Details
Producer

Neil Ellis

Place of Origin

South Africa

Groenekloof

South Africa

Color

White

Grape/Blend

Sauvignon Blanc

Vintages
20152014201120092008200620042002200120001999
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When I expressed my concern about steadily rising alcohol levels in South African wine, Neil Ellis replied that this is largely due to the high percentage of young vineyards producing wine today."These vineyards tend to ripen their fruit earlier, and that's why we're getting higher alcohols," he told me."Nowadays 13% to 13.5% alcohol is often underripe in terms of the phenolic material."Ellis remains one of my favorite South African producers for the consistency and quality of his numerous offerings.He describes 2003 as an above average year for chardonnay, and he considers 2004 even better.(Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL)