Vinecrafter Sauvignon Blanc 2023

This tropical-style Sauvignon blanc shows aromas of sweet melon, green figs, with hints of spice and cut grass. The palate is fresh with a dash of guava, zippy acidity and lingering finish.

Soil in the Western Cape comprises ancient (350 million to 500 million years old) weathered soils of alluvial and volcanic origin. The alluvial soils are from both glacial and marine deposits. Some of the origins of the weathered soils are Table Mountain Sandstone, Granite and Malmesbury Shale. These have eroded over millennia and are now generally clay rich loam soils, which are most desirable for their ability to retain water for plant during summer months.

The 2019 season showed great promise with improved winter rains. However, variable weather conditions, with continuous temperature fluctuations, resulted in inconsistent bud break, uneven flowering and set. Followed by slow and uneven ripening. Reds were most affected and overall yields were down. White varieties, except for the lower yields on Sauvignon Blanc, were as expected. The challenges are not without rewards: whites are bright and flavourful with good aromatics. Reds have soft tannins with rich fruit and generosity.

The main focus for the entire winemaking process is to retain maximum fruit flavour. Sauv blanc grapes are only harvested in the morning to ensure the grapes are cooled down. Crushing is slow and gentle followed by gentle pressing. Only the highest quality free run juice is used from the press and settled in 24 hours. Specific yeast was selected for each fermentation batch to ensure maximum flavour development. Fermentation was done in stainless steel tanks at 12 to 13°C to preserve freshness and fruit flavours. No malolactic fermentation was allowed to ensure optmimum freshness and fruit.

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Enjoy this wine on its own or with a variety of salads, white meat dishes and fresh seafood. It is best served chilled.