The wine has a delicate, pale straw colour with a slight green edge. It displays an aromatic kaleidoscope, rich with perfumed lime, white pear, passion fruit and lemon thyme. The aromas prevail on the palate with added Granny Smith apples, lemongrass and nettle. The palate is perfectly balanced by a steely mineral zest and enjoyable long finish.
Technical Tasting Sheets:
The 2019 Sauvignon Blanc can be served chilled with gazpacho, lime drizzled game fish, or lightly cooked shell-on prawns. A parcel of fresh fish and chips with the waves of the ocean breaking in the background will best complement this fresh and lively wine.
The 2019 vintage will be remembered as one that followed the most severe drought in South Africa during 2018. In the second half of 2018, supporting rainfall ensured good soil moisture with cool and moderate ripening and harvesting conditions for 60% of the intake of the 2019 vintage. The 2019 crop was medium sized, resulting in some excellent wines.
Using analysis, phenolic ripeness and flavour compositions, grapes were handpicked in batches over a three-week period. When crushed, the grapes delivered a recovery of 630 litres per ton. Following 6 hours skin contact, the juice was settled, racked and inoculated to ferment in tank at 14°C for 22 days. 80 days’ lees contact improved the wine’s flavour and body, followed by protein stabilisation, cold stabilisation, blending and bottling.
2019
- Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2019 Gold
- The Sommeliers Selection 2019 - Fresh/Crunchy White
- Tim Atkin SA Report 2019 90 Points
2018
- Gold Wine Awards 2018 Gold
- Tim Atkin SA Report 2018 90 Points
- Vitis Vinifera Awards 2018 Gold
2017
- Global Sauvignon Blanc Masters 2017 Gold
- Tim Atkin SA Report 2017 90 Points
- Vitis Vinifera Awards 2017 Gold
2016
- FNB Sauvignon Blanc Top 10 2016
- Gold Wine Awards 2016 Gold
- Vitis Vinifera Awards 2016 Gold
2015
- Gold Wine Awards 2015 Gold
- Vitis Vinifera Awards 2015 Gold
2014
- Platter’s 4 Stars
2013
- Platter’s 4 Stars
2012
- Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2012 Gold
- Platter’s 4 Stars
2011
- Platter’s 4 Stars
2010
- Platter’s 4 Stars
2009
- Platter’s 4 Stars
2008
- Platter’s 4 Stars
2007
- Platter’s 4 Stars
2006
- Platter's 4 Stars
2004
- Platter’s 4 Stars