Sauvignon Blanc 2025
R150.00
Sauvignon Blanc is arguably our least known wine but surprises us by being our most successful label in terms of volume sales; and is certainly South Africa’s most popular white wine. Our geographic location, lying within five kilometers of the cool Atlantic Ocean, offers the most ideal temperature zone of the Cape. Added to this, the heavy shale clay soil that typifies the Hemel-en-
Aarde Valley lends an inviting tropical tone to the flavour profile of this vintage.
86% Sauvignon Blanc 14% Semillon
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Vintage
In stark contrast to the previous vintage, this growing season was defined by
near-perfect climatological conditions. A cool and sufficiently wet winter
preceded a long and dry growing season with the fortuitous lack of major weather
events. Ripening of the even and balanced crop occurred during mild sunny days,
interspersed by timely and moderate rain. Picking commenced on the 7 of
February and concluded five weeks later.
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Vinification
Multiple picking dates stretch over a period of up to three weeks, allowing for the
wine’s initial fresh acidity to balance with a rich fruit profile – induced by a later
ripening component. A small portion of the grapes undergoes an overnight skin contact period, in which the backbone for a full and concentrated mouthfeel starts
to form. Handpicked fruit arrives at the cellar before the heat of the afternoon
and is gently crushed, destemmed and pressed. Free-run portions are fermented
long and cool, followed by a period of maturation on lees, before the first bottling run in May 2025.
Analysis
Label Alcohol: 13.39 vol %
Total Acidity: 6.6 g/l
Residual Sugar: 1.7 g/l
pH:3.22
Volatile Acidity: 0.40 g/l
Total So2: 104 mg/l
Allergens: Sulphites
Suitable for Vegans
Tasting notes
Layers of fresh pear, grapefruit and orange blossom unfurl as glimpses of
lemongrass and sage complexities appear. The palate shows a dominant wet stone
salinity that carries a persistent and composed finish. Well balanced and sufficiently structured, the wine remains bright and refreshing. Serve chilled and enjoy as the wine unfolds in your glass.
Food pairing
Citrus cured white fish with a burnt orange gel. Simple garden salads. Grilled asparagus or zucchini, topped with chopped parsley, is a great match for our Sauvignon Blanc.
