Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
pH 3.11
Total Acidity 6.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc100%
Region Calitzdorp
Soil Rocky granite
Elevation 600.0 meters
Harvest Dates early-March
Fermentation Vessels Closed Tank
Pressing Method Destemmed
Maceration 1 days
Lees Aging 6 months
Production Details Harvesting takes place early-March during early morning to ensure the coolest possible berries. The fruit is handled with extreme care and only the best berries are hand selected. At the cellar the clusters are destemmed and lightly crushed into a closed tank and left on the skins till the next day. Then the free run juice is separated and fermentation takes place at cool temperatures for about a month. The wine is left on its lees for another 6 months before bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: fresh green pepper, cut grass, fynbos, passion fruit, guava
Palate: fresh tropical fruits, cut grass, green pepper, mineral flint finish, balanced acidity, lingering finish
Food Pairing fresh cob, stump nose, pâté, salads
Critics Ratings Diners Club Winemaker of The Year: Finalist 2022
Diners Club Winemaker of The YearFinalist 2022
Tim Atkin MW90 points 2023
VeritasGold medal 2022
Gilbert & GaillardDouble Gold 2022
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
De Krans Wines, Calitzdorp, South Africa
Phone
+27 44 213 3314
Email
Owner
Boets Nel
Cellarmaster
Christoff de Wet