Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.81%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.16
Total Acidity 7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc100%
Region Constantia
Elevation 260.0 meters
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 9 months
Oak Types French, acacia
Barrel Size 500L neutral oak barrels
Production Details In our pursuit to express the true typicity of Sauvignon blanc from our terroir, we isolated 6 of our top performing vineyards and separated them into single blocks. Ranging from 260 - 300m above sea level, each block displays different traits. During vinification, the blocks are kept separate allowing their unique characteristics to evolve. Each barrel is evaluated individually and only the best are selected to make up the blend of the Clara Sauvignon Blanc. Named after Clara Eliza Hussey, an American heiress from Pittsburgh who purchased Klein Constantia in 1913. She and her husband Braam de Villiers epitomised hospitality – their garden parties were legendary – and under their custodianship, Klein Constantia reached new heights as 'an incomparable domain richly stored with memories of the past. The wine was made with a minimalistic approach, allowing for a pure expression of our granite soils that form part of our unique terroir. Using only the free run juice, wild fermentation took place in 500L neutral oak barrels. The wine was aged for 9 months in a combination of neutral French oak and acacia barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: oak spice, vanilla, gooseberries, green fig, orange zest, floral
Palate: ripe citrus, blackcurrant, rich, textured, elegant, zesty acidity, saline finish
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Klein Constantia Road, Constantia, 7806
Phone
+27 21 794 5188
Email
Owner
Zdeněk Bakala &
Charles D. Harman
Charles D. Harman
Cellarmaster
Matthew Day