Sauvignon Blanc Noble Late Harvest 2024 (375ml)
Sauvignon Blanc Noble Late Harvest 2024 (375ml)
An identified Sauvignon Blanc vineyard block, yielding approximately 10 tons of grapes, enjoyed a longer hanging time to become naturally infected with Botrytis Cinerea. With Botrytis infection, known as “noble rot”, the fungus causes moisture evaporation, leaving a higher concentration of solids such as sugars, fruit acids and minerals. This results in a more intense, concentrated final product.
Due to the high acidity and residual sugar content, this rich and sweet wine can age for at least 5 years.
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Awards
Awards
2022
Platter Guide 2023 92 Points (4 ½ Stars)
2020
Platter's Guide 2022 92 Points (4 ½ Stars)
2019
Platter's Guide 2021 92 Points (4 ½ Stars)
2012
SA Terroir Wine Awards Top Dessert Wine
IWSC Silver
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Tasting Notes
This wine presents a clear, golden straw-coloured hue, showcasing its rich viscosity through thick, slow-forming tears. Aromas of sun-dried hay, dried apricot, honeysuckle, and marmalade are prominent. On the palate, it delivers a balanced medium body with flavours of luscious stone fruits, spun sugar, roasted nuts and marzipan, and a hint of pineapple, all leading to a long, lingering finish with layers that unfold over time.
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Food Complements
A Noble Late Harvest pairs beautifully with rich, decadent desserts like crème brûlée, tarte Tatin, or a classic fruit tart. The wine’s sweetness also complements blue cheeses such as Roquefort or Stilton, balancing their saltiness with its honeyed notes.
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Vintage
The 2024 harvest demonstrated resilience and adaptability, with high-quality grapes and optimistic prospects for the resulting wines. Overall, the harvest was earlier than usual due to warmer weather. However, the wet and cool conditions of winter 2023 were beneficial for vine dormancy and soil moisture replenishment, setting up the vineyards for a strong growing season.
Technical Tasting Sheets
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