Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.65%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.33
Total Acidity 6.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
Sauvignon Blanc
Semillon
Region Elgin
Soil Weathered bokkeveld shale, Clay
Elevation 280.0 meters
Orientation South, Southeast
Harvest Dates March 7 - March 22, 2023
Brix at Harvest 21.0°
Grape Clone 316, 317, 242, 159, 11, 905, 376, 108, 215
Vine Age 3-30 years
Fermentation Vessels Foudre
Production Details After a cold winter with good, replenishing rainfall, the vineyards experienced superb growing conditions in the lead up to the 2023 harvest. Moderate day temperatures and cool nights of spring and early summer were ideal for the development of diverse flavors and natural acidities. The Sauvignon blanc harvest started on March 7th and finished on March 22nd. Picking was in the cool early hours of the morning, with harvested grapes placed in cold storage overnight to add an extra dimension of varietal expression. The first plantings of Sauvignon blanc on the Estate commenced in 1990, with the youngest vineyards planted in 2020. A total of 23.5 hectares are planted to Sauvignon blanc, ranging from 3 to 30 years old. Paul Clüver Sauvignon blanc is recognized for its elegance, balance between vibrant freshness and tropical complexity, an expression of the terroir. The role in the cellar is to highlight the typicity of the Estate and the vintage. Pressing of the grapes is gentle, and careful attention is paid to handling the fruit throughout the winemaking process to ensure the best quality Sauvignon blanc. To add further complexity and a richer mid-palate, 5% Sémillon was blended into the Sauvignon blanc. 100% of the Sémillon was fermented and aged in 2500 L Foudre's.
Tasting Notes
Nose: nettles, black currant, white flowers
Palate: passionfruit, gooseberry, salinity, complexity, length, balanced acidity, lingering finish
Food Pairing salads, seafood dishes, richer seafood, cheese platters
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Producer Information
Website
Address
N2, Kromco Turn off, De Rust Estate, Grabouw, 7160, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 844 0605
Email
Owner
Paul Clüver (Managing Director), Clüver Family
Cellarmaster
Andries Burger