Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.25%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.17
Total Acidity 7.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Drinking Window 5 - 15 years
Region Constantia
Soil Clovelly, Oakleaf, Avalon
Vine Age 14 - 30 years
Maceration 8 days
Lees Aging 9 months
Bottling Date December 2025
Production Details The Black Swan Sauvignon Blanc is a blend of the top Sauvignon Blanc vineyards on Steenberg and is a selection of the best fruit from the vintage. The grapes were crushed / de-stemmed and left on the skins for 8-18 hours at very cold temperatures. The juice was then left to settle for 2 days before racking and fermentation. A slow and cold fermentation resulted in a fresh, yet weighted wine. The wine was kept on the lees for 9 months before being stabilised and bottled in December 2025.
Tasting Notes
nasturtium, sugar-snap pea, fresh asparagus, capsicum, fresh lemon, dried apricot, mange tout
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Steenberg Estate, Steenberg Road, Constantia Valley, 7945, Cape Town, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 207 8800
Email
Owner
Graham Beck
Cellarmaster
Elunda Basson