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 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
During 2021, a late winter and spring lead to a late harvest season in 2022 with 3 small compact heat waves in January. Above average crop, quality and quantity wise.
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 18% of the juice was inoculated and fermented in a combination of new and 2nd fill French Oak barrels, where it was kept on the fine lees for 100 days. The 2% Semillon component was also fermented in oak. 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