Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc100%
Region Walker Bay
Sites Sondagskloof, Stanford Foothills, and Klein River Lagoon
Fermentation Vessels Old French Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Two Parcels Whole Bunch Pressed; One Parcel Crushed And Left On The Skins For 6 Hours Before Pressing
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 10 months
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 500L
Production Details Blend of three Sauvignon blanc parcels in Walker Bay from Sondagskloof, Stanford Foothills, and Klein River Lagoon. Fermentation occurred naturally in old 500L French oak barrels. The wine remained on the gross lees for 10 months before bottling and is described by the producer as a certified low sulphur wine.
Tasting Notes
Nose: lime, white peach, blackcurrant
Palate: lean yet flavourful, great clarity of fruit, good line of acidity
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 93/100
Tim Atkin93/100
Producer Information
Website
Address
Walker Bay, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 082 222 6129
Email
Owner
Mark Stephens
Cellarmaster
Mark Stephens