Lion Hounds Sauvignon Blanc 2023 Viticulture There are 2 varieties used in this expressive wine: Sauvignon Blanc 92% Viognier 8% HARVEST: All grapes were handpicked at vine ripeness WINEMAKING: Rich, expressive Paarl Viognier and low yielding tropical Sauvignon Blanc were hand selected and night harvested to preserve the delicate flavours typical to Paarl Mountain. The Sauvignon Blanc was fermented in stainless steel tanks and ferment lasted 21 days at 14- 16C whilst the Viognier was barrel fermented. The initial ferment started naturally and after 3 degrees Balling a commercial yeast strain was inoculated to ensure that the ferment ran to dryness. Ferment lasted for 15 days at 18 0 C. Both varieties are fermented in a manner which retains their natural cultivar characteristics and are then combined for complexity in an elegantly juicy blend. The wine was lightly filtered prior to bottling. TASTING NOTES: An upfront, tropical array of juicy white peach, pineapple and orange blossom with a hint of citrus. BOTTLING ANALYSIS: Alc : 12.5% Residual Sugar : 5.2g/l Extract : 24.1g/l Total Acidity : 6.1g/l pH : 3.49