Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.28%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
pH 3.52
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc
Region Coastal Region
Soil Red hutton soils
Sites Lutzville, Darling
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 3.3 months (100 days)
Oak Types French Oak
Production Details Lutzville and Darling batches were vinified separately for later blending. Handpicked grapes were crushed and allowed about 6 hours of skin contact before the juice was racked and settled for inoculation and fermentation in stainless steel tanks. About 10% of the juice was fermented in seasoned French oak barrels and kept on the fine lees for 100 days before the portions were blended, protein stabilised, cold stabilised and bottled.
Tasting Notes
Nose: crisp pineapple, fresh papaya, Asian pear, creamy richness
Palate: complex, multi-dimensional, ageworthy
Food Pairing zesty citrus-sauced white fish, tart goat cheese, fresh green salads with vinaigrette, richer seafood dishes with cream
Critics Ratings James Suckling 2024: 90 Points
James Suckling 202490 Points
Michelangelo Wine Awards 2024Double Gold
Tim Atkin SA Report 202492 Points
Winemag Sauvignon Blanc Report 202495 Points
Producer Information
Website
Address
Plattekloof Road, Panorama, Cape Town, 7500, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0) 21 558 6280
Email
Owner
Sir David Graaff
Cellarmaster
Charles Hopkins