Wine of the week - SAUVIGNON BLANC 2024
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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.
VITICULTURE
The Sauvignon Blanc vineyards are planted in well-drained blue shale at 200
meters above sea level on the Western slope of the Tygerberg, 7 kilometers
from, and in sight of, the Atlantic Ocean. Employing the VSP trellis system, a
typical harvest produces 7 to 8 tons per hectare.
VINIFICATION
Using analysis, phenolic ripeness and flavour compositions, grapes were
handpicked in batches over a three-week period. When crushed, the grapes
delivered a yield of 630 liters 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
blending, protein stabilization, cold stabilization, and bottling.
TASTING NOTES
FOOD COMPLEMENTS
Our Sauvignon Blanc, sourced from cool-climate coastal vineyards, offers a
refreshing burst of crisp citrus and zesty minerality. The proximity to the ocean
imparts a distinct salinity and vibrant acidity, enhancing the wine's bright,
clean finish. With notes of lime zest, green apple, and a hint of sea breeze, it
embodies the perfect balance of elegance and freshness, making it an ideal
companion for seafood or a sunny afternoon.
Pair this Sauvignon Blanc with light, fresh dishes like grilled shrimp, citrus dressed salads, or creamy goat cheese. Its bright acidity and minerality also
complement oysters, ceviche, and herb-infused seafood pastas, enhancing
both the wine and the meal.
RS: 1.6 g/l | pH: 3.26 | TA: 5.9 g/l | Alc: 13.43%
ANALYSIS
WINE OF ORIGIN
Cape Town
MAIN VARIETIES
100% Sauvignon Blanc
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.
VITICULTURE
The Sauvignon Blanc vineyards are planted in well-drained blue shale at 200
meters above sea level on the Western slope of the Tygerberg, 7 kilometers
from, and in sight of, the Atlantic Ocean. Employing the VSP trellis system, a
typical harvest produces 7 to 8 tons per hectare.
VINIFICATION
Using analysis, phenolic ripeness and flavour compositions, grapes were
handpicked in batches over a three-week period. When crushed, the grapes
delivered a yield of 630 liters 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
blending, protein stabilization, cold stabilization, and bottling.
TASTING NOTES
FOOD COMPLEMENTS
Our Sauvignon Blanc, sourced from cool-climate coastal vineyards, offers a
refreshing burst of crisp citrus and zesty minerality. The proximity to the ocean
imparts a distinct salinity and vibrant acidity, enhancing the wine's bright,
clean finish. With notes of lime zest, green apple, and a hint of sea breeze, it
embodies the perfect balance of elegance and freshness, making it an ideal
companion for seafood or a sunny afternoon.
Pair this Sauvignon Blanc with light, fresh dishes like grilled shrimp, citrus dressed salads, or creamy goat cheese. Its bright acidity and minerality also
complement oysters, ceviche, and herb-infused seafood pastas, enhancing
both the wine and the meal.
RS: 1.6 g/l | pH: 3.26 | TA: 5.9 g/l | Alc: 13.43%
ANALYSIS
WINE OF ORIGIN
Cape Town
MAIN VARIETIES
100% Sauvignon Blanc
