This wine is stylistically different than our De Grendel Sauvignon Blanc in the sense that the wine leans more towards a fuller and richer style, with intense hints of minerality, gooseberries and a herbaceous nose and palate. Supported by a fresh acidity this wine is a full bodied white wine with an exceptionally long finish.
Technical Tasting Sheets:
Koetshuis Sauvignon Blanc 2023 - PDF
Koetshuis Sauvignon Blanc 2022 - PDF
Koetshuis Sauvignon Blanc 2021 - PDF
Koetshuis Sauvignon Blanc 2020 - PDF
Koetshuis Sauvignon Blanc 2019 - PDF
Koetshuis Sauvignon Blanc 2018 - PDF
Koetshuis Sauvignon Blanc 2017 - PDF
Koetshuis Sauvignon Blanc 2016 - PDF
Koetshuis Sauvignon Blanc 2015 - PDF
This wine calls for food with a weightier palate such as Chicken Saltimbocca, pork schnitzel with a cream sauce or simple gnocchi with burnt sage butter
The winter season started earlier than usual, and March was a very wet month. Veraison started early but continued for a long time. Harvest was also early - 11 days earlier than the previous year - and stopped 14 days earlier than in 2022. The temperatures were moderate with a few heat waves. The bunches and berries were much smaller and compact this year.
With Lutzville and Darling batches being vinified individually for blending at a later stage, the handpicked grapes were crushed and allowed extended skin contact for approximately 6 hours before the juice was racked and settled for inoculation and fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Approximately 10% of the juice was inoculated and fermented in seasoned French Oak barrels, where it was kept on the fine lees for 100 days. Finally, the portions were blended for flavour, depth, and complexity before being protein stabilised, cold stabilised, and bottled.
2022
- Gilbert & Gaillard 2023 Double Gold
- Michelangelo Wine Awards 2023 Double Gold
- Platter's Guide 2023 4 ½ Stars (94 Points)
- Tim Atkin SA Report 2023 91 Points
- Veritas Double Gold
2021
- Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2022 Double Gold
- Platter's Guide 2022 4 ½ Stars (92 Points)
- Platter's Guide 2023 4 ½ Stars (93 Points)
2020
- Decanter Wine Awards 2021 Silver (91 Points)
- Platter's Guide 2021 4 ½ Stars (91 Points)
- Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2021 Gold
- Tim Atkin SA Report 2020 91 Points
2019
- Decanter Wine Awards 2020 Silver (91 Points)
- FNB Sauvignon Blanc 2019 Top 10
- Platter's Guide 2021 5 Stars
- Tim Atkin SA Report 2019 91 Points
- Veritas Awards 2020 Gold
- Winemag Sauvignon Blanc Report 2020 90 Points
2017
- China Wine & Spirits Awards 2017 Gold
- FNB Sauvignon Blanc Top 10 2018
- Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2017 Gold
- Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2018 Double Gold
- Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2018 Gold
- South African Wine Index 2018 Platinum
- Tim Atkin SA Report 2017 91 Points
- Veritas Awards 2018 Gold
- Vitis Vinifera Awards 2017 Double Gold
2016
- Mundus Vini Germany 2017 Gold
2015
- Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2015 Gold
- Sakura Japan Women's Wine Awards 2016 Double Gold
2014
- Platter’s 4½ stars
- Vitis Vinifera Awards Double Gold
2013
- Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2018 Double Gold
- Platter's 4½ Stars
- Vitis Vinifera Awards 2013 Trophy
- Veritas Double Gold
2011
- Platter’s 4½ stars
2010
- Platter's 4½ stars
- Veritas Double Gold