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Sauvignon Blanc Noble Late Harvest 2022 (375ml)

Sauvignon Blanc Noble Late Harvest 2022 (375ml)

R 195.00
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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. 

Noble rot wines make for a great combination with foie gras and duck liver parfait. Alternatively, cream and custard-based preparations like the Italian panna cotta and French crème brûlée will both be beautiful matches with a Noble Late Harvest.

Due to the high acidity and residual sugar content, this rich and sweet wine can age for at least 5 years.

Enjoy with: Duck Liver Pate, Clafoutis, Traditional Soft Cheeses, Italian Panna Cotta, French Crème Brûlée

Tasting Notes: Litchi, Honey, Tinned Peaches

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

    The wine’s appearance is clear and medium straw-coloured with thick legs indicative of high viscosity. Barnyard straw, apricot kernel, decaying leaves and stewed fruit aromas abound. The medium-bodied palate offers ripe yellow stone fruit, grilled pineapple, lightly toasted coconut and passion fruit pulp with a lengthy tail.

  • Food Complements

    This is a naturally fermented and unfortified wine, and allows for many delightful treats, which may include savoury duck liver pate, creamy puddings such as clafoutis, and traditional soft cheeses. Serve chilled and don’t wait for dessert.

  • Vintage

    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.

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