Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2022

An elegant wine showing elder flower, green fig and gooseberry on the nose, that opens up to passion fruit and grapefruit with a hint of greener notes. The wine has a mineral quality that is supported by concentrated fruit and juicy acidity that leaves a lingering aftertaste. This is a complex wine that delivers a beautiful expression of pristine terrior.

The Sauvignon Blanc vineyards are planted on South facing slopes with altitudes from 300-350m above sea level. These vineyards are the most elevated position on Zevenwacht facing False Bay, deriving full benefit from the cool ocean sea breeze during ripening stage.

The grapes are given 6 hours of skin contact to allow for flavour extraction before pressing. The juice is handled reductively and cold fermented to protect the delicate characteristics of the variety. 5 months extended lees contact and a 5% barrel fermented portion was blended for texture and complexity.